Volunteering for Central American Resource Center: Catalogue for Philanthropy Greater Washington DC

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Volunteer Opportunities / Responsibilities: Citizenship Classes and Tutoring:
Volunteers with teaching experience in ESL or citizenship (U.S. history and government) teach quarterly 12-week citizenship classes to prepare students for the naturalization interview.
Types of Volunteers Needed: individual/adult; adult groups of less than 5
Hours Needed: evenings during the week; daytime on the weekend

Contact Central American Resource Center

Gabrielle Velasco
Volunteer Coordinator

1460 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 Map (202) 328-9799 ext. 213 www.carecendc.org

About the Charity

Over one in ten Washingtonians is Latino, and the majority of these are immigrants; up to 80% of them need legal services, unaffordable for many with limited English skills, unstable housing, and low wages. CARECEN provides them with low- and no-cost direct services, helping them reunite their families, defend against deportation, gain permanent residency, and attain citizenship. Citizenship classes are paired with English language and interpretation support to thoroughly equip individuals, while election forums and voter registration campaigns encourage their full civic participation. Housing counseling and tenant rights workshops give community members vital financial literacy tools to prevent their displacement. At public hearings CARECEN advocates for immigrants' rights, ensuring its community is protected against discrimination. Each year, CARECEN ensures over 1,000 immigrants can thrive across our community.

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Central American Resource Center

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Contact Central American Resource Center

Gabrielle Velasco Volunteer Coordinator

Gabrielle Velasco
Volunteer Coordinator