Citizenship Education Volunteer

4 weeks ago

Glendale, Arizona, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

About us:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

About the job:
The Citizenship Volunteer will serve refugees and members of the local immigrant community by providing the civics and history knowledge needed to pass the United States Citizenship Exam. Volunteers will work closely with the IRC-LA Adult Education Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities:
Share the knowledge required to pass the United States Citizenship Exam by either assisting or leading our citizenship classes.
Use the provided curriculum, PowerPoint presentations, flashcards, and other materials to teach your class.
Help enroll students in class.
Coordinate with IRC-LA staff.
Respond to student's needs within the scope of the class.
Take charge of necessary documents and pass them on to IRC-LA staff as needed.
Occasionally working 1:1 with clients to complete citizenship applications.

Volunteer benefits:
Volunteer will gain experience in working with clients of diverse backgrounds, gaining cultural competency through one-on-one interactions.
Volunteer will gain a wide range of communication and interpersonal skills while building a professional relationship with their client.
Volunteer will develop teaching and leadership skills that will translate well to other professional endeavors.

Requirements:
Bilingual Spanish and English speakers with at least a US High School Diploma or familiarity with US History REQUIRED.
Flexible availability during the evenings and weekends (usually Saturday mornings).
Reliable transportation to North Hills, Panorama City, and Mar Vista.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Engaged in learning about the broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

QUESTIONS?
This opportunity is managed by an LA Works partner, International Rescue Committee. Please reach out to Volunteer Specialist, Stephanie Chan at if you have any questions.

Job: UNPAID Volunteer Position


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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