Citizenship Tutor for Missouri Older Adults Immigrants and Refugees

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Our agency offers citizenship assistance to older adult immigrants and refugees. Volunteer tutors are a key component, by providing one to one tutoring in US civics and history, and for the required personal interview (N400), to individuals unable to access or learn in a traditional classroom setting. Student literacy levels vary, with some also needing basic English instruction. Our Citizenship Educator matches tutors with adult students, and mentors them both throughout the process. Group training, printed resource material, and resource links are provided for volunteers. Time commitment is approximately 60-9- minutes weekly, but can exceed that if mutually agreed upon by both volunteer and student. Days and hours are flexible to accommodate scheduling for both individuals. This is an ongoing opportunity with expectation of a minimum 4-6 month commitment. Currently, we seek Swahili and Somali speakers to tutor African refugees with minimal English proficiency. Bosnian, Vietnamese and Chinese speakers also are desired. For other students, volunteers need not know a foreign language. Desired skills/background: Teaching/tutoring, ESL, older adults; immigrants/refugees; mental health. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a significant difference in the life of an individual striving to attain US Citizenship! Prefer individuals with Missouri residency.