Programmatic - Citizenship Class Volunteer
In need of a Spanish-speaker.
Position Overview: Help new Americans become citizens! Together, volunteers & library staff provide tools & knowledge needed to pass the citizenship exam. Sessions take place weekly.
Responsibilities:
- Help individuals prepare for the naturalization exam
- Have a general understanding of the citizenship process
- Work with library staff & other volunteers as a team
Qualifications:
- Knowledge or experience with the naturalization process
- Respectful of individuals of multicultural & diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
- Good interpersonal & communication skills
- Strong work ethics
Commitment:
- 6 months minimum
- Attending 1 hour sessions every other Saturday at the Seven Trees Library
Training/Support Available:
- Assistance & ongoing support from library staff throughout the program
- Training & support from library staff & USCIS
- Library materials (i.e. printouts, guides, etc.), data, & technology
Benefits:
- Providing a valuable & accessible service to prospective immigrants
- Experience working with a team & teaching in a professional environment
- Social & professional networking with diverse groups of people
Fingerprint clearance required for volunteers 18 or over.
Qualifications Required
- Age Must be at least 18+
- Online Orientation for On-site Volunteers Completed Must be Yes
- Oral and written communication skills in English Must be at least High
Schedule Summary
This activity generally occurs on
- Saturday Afternoon
