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23 people are interested
Spanish-speaking Interpreters/Translators
ORGANIZATION: Compass Center
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23 people are interested
Virtual Opportunity during COVID-19
Compass Center Dual volunteers facilitate bilingual communication with Latinx/Limited English Proficient individuals, working to eliminate barriers to accessing services faced by diverse populations. Dual Volunteers partner with English-speaking Advocates in providing direct services, and also improve access by guiding the creation of dual language resources. Volunteers provide services at Compass Center an average of four hours a week. Responsibilities :
Partner with English-speaking Advocates in providing direct assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Maintain accuracy and completeness in vocabulary, tone, and meaning
Attempt to convey the emotion of source language.
Objectively communicate content without screening out information.
Convey any problems in understanding to both parties as soon as problems are identified so they can be resolved. Let Advocate know if unable to meet the needs of a client at any time.
Work as a team with fellow Dual Language Volunteers as well as Latinx Services Director to ensure effective bilingual communication
Convey any challenges, gaps, and assets identified in working with Limited English Proficient populations so that these can be incorporated consistently.
Work as a team with fellow volunteers in designing, revising, and completing dual-language resources for Latinx and Limited English Proficient community.
Arrive on time and contact Latinx Services Director with as much notice as possible if you cannot be present for your assigned shift.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Practice good self-care.
Volunteer Requirements:
To complete an interview with Latinx Services Director, including language screening.
To complete a shadowing session at Compass Center for the duration of one 4-hour shift.
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About Compass Center
Location:
210 Henderson Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US
Mission Statement
Compass Center partners with community members to build their knowledge, skills, and confidence to become self-sufficient. We do this by providing: Financial Literacy Education, Career Exploration and Preparedness, Legal Information Services, Domestic Violence Services, Adolescent Empowerment Programs, and Connections to Community Resources.
Description
The Compass Center offers information and support services for women and men in Orange County and its surrounding area. We provide financial counseling, career advising, domestic violence crisis services, legal information services, programs for adolescents, and information and referral services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
210 Henderson StreetChapel Hill, NC 27514
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Bilingual
- Translation
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Crisis Counseling
- Spanish
- Interpreter
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- - Completed a 7-hour mandatory All-Volunteer Training - At least 40 hours per semester. - Minimum 9 month or two-semester commitment
- - Desire to serve diverse populations. - Responsibility, good judgment, team spirit - Self-motivation in developing and completing projects as well as monitoring own skills. - Flexibility in providing services on-call or outside the office