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7 people are interested
Citizenship / Naturalization Class Volunteer and Co-Leader
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
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7 people are interested
Help refugees and immigrants, mainly from the Former Soviet Union, prepare for their naturalization exams. Approximately 5 years after arriving in the US, people are eligible to apply for US citizenship. To become naturalized US citizens, they are required to correctly answer questions about US civics and history, answer questions about their personal history, and pass a test of English language comprehension.
This is a very important milestone in immigrants' lives - help them be successful by co-leading this weekly preparation class. You need not have any experience with the naturalization process to be a successful volunteer. Training and ongoing support are provided. Ability to speak Russian is helpful for this volunteer opportunity, but not required.
The class takes place on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 / 8.
This volunteer opportunity is shared with a volunteer who is already in place. You will co-lead the class and / or alternate leading the class as is mutually convenient by arrangement with the volunteer coordinator.
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About Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Location:
2150 Post St, The Miriam Schultz Grunfeld Professional Building, San Francisco, CA 94115, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1850 by Gold Rush pioneers, Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is a catalyst for change, transforming our deeply held belief in the intrinsic value of each human life into a creative vision for alleviating suffering, enhancing potential and healing all who are in need -- from cradle to rocking chair.
Description
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is the oldest social service agency west of the Mississippi. Since its inception, JFCS has provided people with the encouragement and tools they need to become productive, self-reliant members of society. With over 40 programs that address a wide range of service needs, JFCS empowers people of all ages, faiths and ethnic backgrounds, to live productive and healthy lives by providing a hand-up, not a handout. To accomplish its goals, JFCS relies on its professional staff and on thousands of acts of lovingkindness performed by its more than 2,000 dedicated volunteers who give of themselves to create a more caring community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Jewish Family and Children's Services2150 Post StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115
DATE POSTED
July 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Russian
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week
- Russian-speaker preferred