Literacy Source provides free adult education classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages, GED prep, Ready to Work, Conversation Classes, and Citizenship preparation and classes. Literacy Source makes it possible for adults to gain the basic literacy skills they need in order to succeed in school, to find a job, to achieve life goals, and to create a better, more hopeful future. At the heart of our work is teaching adult learners to read, write, and do basic math. That's because proficiency in these areas is a game-changer for people who are otherwise unable to attain employment, thrive in school, gain citizenship, and pursue other life opportunities. Our students come from over 50 countries, speak over 40 languages, and most are non-native English speakers. Our top five languages of students are Amharic, Tigrinya, Spanish, Chinese, and Oromo.

The intern will work closely with our refugee and immigrant students, helping them to access educational opportunities to prepare to pass the citizenship exam, including citizenship English classes, tutoring, and practice interviews.

Short-term tutoring for students with upcoming interviews.

Providing students with interview practice .

Coordinating with other volunteers to set up and provide practice interviews .

Conduct initial meetings with new citizenship students ready to apply for citizenship (intakes).

Assistant-teaching a citizenship class (optional).

Possible case management support for students who are working to attain citizenship.

Working with the citizenship team to coordinate and provide citizenship volunteer training .

Working with the citizenship team to streamline the intake, practice interview, and exit interview processes.

Citizenship organizational evaluations or supports as determined by the intern.

Understand the relationship of Literacy Source with our funder, New Citizenship Program (NCP).

Attend meetings with NCP grant recipients throughout the area for networking and learning.

Opportunity to advocate for citizenship and for funding opportunities.

Preference for students who have immigrated to the US or understand the process, or are non-native English speakers. Not required.

Shira Rosen
shirar@literacysource.org
206-782-2050