Immigration Outreach volunteers work with the Community Outreach Coordinator to develop strategies to connect with the San Jose immigrant population and provide Naturalization Services. Volunteers are involved in identifying and establishing relationships between organizations and immigrant communities to assist individuals on their path to citizenship. This position reports to the Community Outreach Coordinator.
COMMITMENT:
Volunteer: Minimum 8 hours a week for at least 4 full months
Intern: Minimum 15 hours a week for at least 4 full months or 240 hours total
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Coordinate with the Community Outreach Coordinator to create a strategic outreach plan to organizations in the area working with immigrant populations seeking Naturalization Services
o Identify immigrant communities within the greater San Jose area
o Conduct community outreach to refugee and immigrant populations
o Create a database of helpful resources
o Assist with projects and other administrative duties as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS:
o All volunteers and interns must be 18+ and clear a background check
o Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
o Strong verbal and written skills in English
o Punctual and reliable
o Spanish, Amharic, Tigrinya, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Arabic or Vietnamese speaker strongly preferred
o Strong intercultural communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
o Valid driver license and clean driving record preferred
REWARDS:
o Gain familiarity in cross-cultural training techniques
o Gain skills in the immigration and naturalization process
APPLICATION PROCESS:
o Apply: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
o Complete a phone screening with the Volunteer Coordination Team
o Complete a Department Interview with department(s) of interest
o Pass a background check ($40 fee)
o Complete orientation and submit requested paperwork
o Begin your service!