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12 people are interested
teach a citizenship class
ORGANIZATION: 8th & College Connections
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12 people are interested
8th & College Connections plans to offer a civics/citizenship class this fall. We have about ten students so far and expect to sign up a few more. This class would be taught over 8 weeks with the goal of preparing students to pass the civics test at their naturalization interview. Most of our students are preparing well ahead of putting in their application, which costs over $700. They are studying for the long haul, and there are several who have already put in their applications but do not have an interview appointment yet.
We have all the materials you will need and we can talk with you in detail about the test so you will be comfortable preparing students. In addition to being a great way to build leadership and public speaking skills, teaching this class offers you the chance to meet diverse people, share your knowledge, and become part of an international community.
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About 8th & College Connections
Location:
1548 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314, US
Mission Statement
Eighth & College Connections, together with our River Bend neighborhood, seeks to create community in our extremely diverse neighborhood by generating, promoting and supporting programs and projects that bring together people of different ethnic racial, religious and language backgrounds, of varying ages, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations and any other differences which divide us. The ELL program, a project of Eighth & College Connections, is a multicultural, multilingual community that welcomes all people who wish to expand their English skills and form friendships across social barriers in order to enrich their lives and help shape a deeper and more welcoming community.
Description
Our primary project is English classes in four levels for immigrant and refugee adults, with a free childcare program to allow parents with children to attend. We emphasize relationship building between volunteers and students. We also have a community garden project and collaborate on a prison van project to enable neighbors to visit relatives and loved ones in distant state prisons.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Trinity Las Americas United Methodist Church1548 8th StreetDes Moines, IA 50314
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- History
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours a week