Sacramento: Citizenship Program Taking Root

The IRC in Sacramento has expanded its operation to include a Citizenship Program. Made possible by a grant from USCIS, the comprehensive program includes outreach to immigrant communities concerning the benefits of citizenship, applications prepared by B.I.A. accredited representatives from the IRC, and a free Civics ESL class. 

To support the success of this program, the IRC in Sacramento is seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with administrative duties:

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:
·         Screen immigration phone calls
·         Schedule appointments and follow ups
·         Assist with miscellaneous filing duties
·         Responsible for mail correspondence
·         Database entry
·         Other related duties as assigned

COMMITMENT: 8-10 hours per week, minimum four month commitment.

REQUIREMENTS:
·         Willing to practice cross-cultural communication and learn about the ethnic backgrounds of clients
·         Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
·         Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
·         Russian speakers preferred, but not mandatory.

For more information on how to apply and to obtain a volunteer application, please contact Shadi Karajeh , Volunteer Coordinator at Shadi.Karajeh@Rescue.org.
To apply for citizenship, please contact Natalya Ivanov at Natalya.Ivanov@Rescue.org.
To enroll in the Civics ESL Class, please contact Cille Bird at Cille.Bird@Rescue.org.