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Project Shine
John XXIII Multiservice Center
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History & Goal
  • Project SHINE started in 1997 at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Recruit college students to teach English and help prepare elderly immigrants pass the Naturalization interview for U.S. Citizenship
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Pre-Steps
  • 1. Student Pre-Service Survey
  • 2. 3-hour orientation (training)
  • 3. Contact EVC Service-Learning Program
  • 4. Fill out & Submit: a. Student enrollment application
    • b. Hold harmless agreement
    • c. Service agreement
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John XXIII Multiservice Center
  • Commit to a 2-hour service for 10 weeks
  • Assistant to an ESL instructor
  • Prepare the senior for the Naturalization interview for U.S. Citizenship
  • Practice oral/written test
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Pros
  • Intrinsic rewards
  • Giving back to the community
  • Skill development on how to communicate with the elders
  • Learn about other’s cultures
  • Certificate of recognition
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Cons
  • Too many forms that needed to be filled out and submitted
  • Parking at service site
  • TB & finger printing tests
  • Background check
  • The long 3 hours orientation
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Websites
  • Project Shine
  • Service Learning Program
  • John XXIII Multiservice Center
  • Application & Forms