The Immigration Program at IRC in Salt Lake City provides New American clients with comprehensive support to clients applying for US citizenship: offering administrative support, education, and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the naturalization process.

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: Under the supervision of IRC staff and volunteers, Civics & Citizenship Tutors will provide one-on-one citizenship tutoring to refugee and New American program participants. Citizenship Mentors tutor program participants remotely via video chat or in person, once or twice per week for 2 hours. Tutoring sessions will focus on preparing the program participant for the U.S. naturalization test, including basic English skills.

COMMITMENT: Minimum of 3 months, 2 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide one-on-one citizenship tutoring to refugee and New American program participants.
  • Ability to tutor program participants remotely via video chat, once or twice per week for 2 hours.
  • Tutoring sessions will focus on preparing the program participant for the U.S. naturalization test, including basic English skills.
  • Schedule is flexible, based on volunteer availability and client’s schedule. Evenings and/or Weekends usually needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Interest in preparing clients for the naturalization test
  • Strong verbal communication skills in English
  • Availability: Twice a week, 1 hour sessions are best for client. Availability on weekends preferred. Flexibility required. 
  • 3-6 month commitment to Civics and Citizenship program. 
  • Willingness to commit hours of time and effort to your client, this volunteer opportunity is much more engaging.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires all volunteers who are interested in providing in-person support for our work to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be onboarded for the position. If proof of vaccine cannot be provided, volunteers may still apply for virtual-only roles.

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