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1	Project Shine Students Helping In the Naturalization of Elders
2	IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM Center for Employment Training Located at 701 Vine St., San Jose, California Skills training services Free citizenship interview preparation ESL classes Promotes economic self sufficiency Offers tutoring experience Friendly staff and group of volunteers Naturalization and citizenship services B.I.A. Accredited Representatives who assist with immigration matters
3	Volunteering Must be available once per week for two hours Three hour orientation Materials and Lesson Plans provided to help tutor students Tutors are assigned to 1-5 students per lesson Lessons include writing, verbal exercises, visual guides and homework assignments
4	Pros Knowing you’ve helped your community Teaching and tutoring experience Seeing students progress at speaking and writing the English language Building lasting relationships with people of different cultures
5	Cons Generally no ability to commit to four hours per week Parking is difficult at the beginning of the week Not open on Fridays