- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Looking for volunteers to teach citizenship classes at the Main library
ORGANIZATION: Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
The Main Library and Catholic Charities are working together to provide a FREE US Citizenship Preparation Program at the Main Library. The offered classes include course work focused on the English language, American history, and civics knowledge needed to pass the naturalization interview and exam.
We are looking for volunteers to serve as lead teachers and tutors to help new immigrants learn English needed for the citizenship test and interview.
The new semester starts at the Main Library on July 25th. Volunteer training will occur prior to the beginning of the new semester on July 18th and 19th. Volunteers must be available on either Wednesday or Thursday evening from 6-8pm for 10 weeks. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
The Main Library is located at 625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101.
Please contact Elena Bonjour at 913-295-8250 ext. 1122 or ebonjour@kckpl.org if you are interested in volunteering.
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About Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
Location:
625 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101, US
Mission Statement
KCKPL VISION: Leading the way in Reading, Information, and Culture. KCKPL MISSION: Connecting members of our dynamic community with information, tools, resources, and welcoming spaces to enrich their lives. We are going to do this through by focusing on the following core values we embrace: KCKPL VALUES: Excellence in Public Service Intellectual Freedom & Patron Privacy Community Partnership Embracing Diversity Valuing and Empowering Employees
Description
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is composed of five branches, 3 mobile libraries, and Support Services Center. The library is governed by the Board of Education of Unified School District #500. As a public library, KCKPL recognizes that the library serves all residents of Wyandotte County, no matter age or economic conditions. This service area comprises a large and diverse population tha t is challenged by high levels of poverty and poor economic conditions. The goals of the library speak to broad community needs, including adequately located, maintained, accessible and secure public spaces; to ensure that services being offered to patrons are current and meet the needs of a constantly evolving community; to ensure that KCKPL is a good steward of tax-payer dollars; and that all citizens of Wyandotte County have access to library services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
625 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66101
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Volunteers need to commit for 10 weeks