Volunteer, spread the word for Feb. 6 Citizenship Day in Seattle

SEATTLE (Jan. 5, 2016) — Washington New Americans, a program of OneAmerica, promotes successful integration by connecting Legal Permanent Residents to the information and services they need to successfully pursue U.S. citizenship. Citizenship Days, held in partnership with community organizations across the state, offer free assistance with citizenship applications in cities across Washington state. Last year, more than 375 volunteers supported Citizenship Days and served 531 individuals in 13 cities.

The Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO is partnering with OneAmerica, the Washington State Chapter of the American Lawyers Association (AILA-WA), and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to present the next Citizenship Day on Saturday, Feb. 6 in Seattle at the IUPAT Hall, 6770 E. Marginal Way South, Building E, in Seattle.

Interpreters, immigration attorneys and paralegals, and general volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Can you help? Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for this event, which will be open to clients from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Can you help? If so, please fill out this volunteer form.

Also, please help spread the word to your colleagues/networks about this important event. Print and circulate this poster, or click here to request flyers and posters in Spanish and eight other languages.

For more information about the Feb. 6 Citizenship Day or the Washington New Americans program, visit www.wanewamericans.org.