Service Learning OpportunitiesAt — Buen Vecino

Opportunity Summary 

We offer monthly Citizenship Fairs at various churches and or parks in East Ventura County. The student will assist our clients in helping them fill out the information sheets needed to begin the process of acquiring US Citizenship. Students should be able to speak Spanish, have a pleasant and friendly demeanor, and make folks feel welcome. Students will be trained in a half-hour Zoom or video call with our lawyers.

Buen Vecino is also interested in working directly with faculty to create service-learning projects that support course outcomes.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Students will learn the complex requirements of beginning the process of becoming a citizen, learn to deal with community members who may be shy and afraid, and finally see the results of being a Buen Vecino (good neighbor).

Opportunity Training 

For the citizenship fair, a short (virtual) training session will be provided by a lawyer. All other necessary training will be provided by the main contact.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

None

Program 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
Thousand Oaks, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing