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Citizenship Class Teacher/Facilitator - Spanish Speaking

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ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library

  • 6 people are interested
Citizenship Class
Support people on their journey to U.S. Citizenship!

Support people on their journey to U.S. Citizenship!

Why is this class in Spanish?
If people meet certain age and residency requirements and do not want to take the civics test in English, they are eligible for an English Language Exemption and can take the civics test in their native language.

Out Spanish Citizenship Class is held once a week, and lessons and teaching materials are provided. Topics covered:

  • Overview of the U.S. Naturalization Process,
  • Studying and practicing the 100 questions that could be asked during the citizenship interview (U.S. History and Civics)
  • Practicing through mock interviews to familiarize people with the types of questions they could be asked in their Naturalization interview.
We are looking for a Spanish speaking facilitator to start teaching in January 2019 on Tuesday mornings. This opportunity is for volunteers 18 or older and fingerprint clearance is required. We will pay for your background check.

Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week. Class is 1.5 hours, plus prep time.

To begin your application, go to SJPL.org/volunteer and search for Library - East San Jose Carnegie Branch. Position is titled "Citizenship Class Facilitator - Spanish Speaking"

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About San Jose Public Library - East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library

Location:

1102 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95116, US

Mission Statement

San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.

Description

Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Justice & Legal
Community, Immigrants & Refugees, Justice & Legal

WHEN

Tue Jan 08, 2019 - Tue Apr 30, 2019
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE

1102 E. Santa Clara St.San Jose, CA 95116

(37.346474,-121.868225)
 

SKILLS

  • History
  • Adult Education
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Tutoring

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-3 hours per week
  • Spanish fluency

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