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15 people are interested
Weekday Spanish Translators Needed!
ORGANIZATION: GO Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
GO Project: Who We Are and What We Do
The GO Project shapes the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. GO provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home and in life.
GO School Programming: How YOU Can Help
GO Schoolis a focused, seven-month Saturday program with a staff of certified teachers and skilled volunteer tutors. Students attend on Saturdays between October and April for a half-day of focused academic skill-building. Professional teachers lead lessons, support volunteer tutors, and communicate with parents to keep them informed about their child’s progress. Volunteer tutors commit to a semester of volunteering in a classroom and mentor their students to provide consistent and individualized needed to succeed.
Volunteer translators provide critical communication support between our GO families and our staff. Interpreters are responsible for translating English into Spanish in order for our program to communicate with our families regarding program updates and their child’s academic & social-emotional progress/needs.
Specific Translator duties will include:
Weekday
- Complete written translation of documents for the GO Project.
- Support with family outreach as needed.
- Provide interpretation for our families via phone or in office meetings, including any cultural/linguistic references that may need to be explained.
- Maintain our families’ right to confidentiality.
2016-2017 Schedule
This position would require a commitment of 8 weekday hours (either 1 full day or two half days).
You would report to our main office 50 Cooper Square 3 rd Floor, New York, NY 10003.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interest in strength-based collaborative work, education and social services.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- Prior experience in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
The ideal candidate is exceptionally intelligent, warm, engaging and energetic. He or she also:
- Sees the possibilities as opposed to the obstacles and is creative and tenacious in solving problems.
- Enjoys working with others in a collaborative, creative environment.
- Has a strong work ethic and high standards for his/her own work and the work of others; is flexible and has a lively sense of humor.
How to Apply
- Application Form
- Cover Letter/Personal Statement explaining why you want to volunteer with the GO Project
- Resume (for volunteers 18 and older)/ High school transcript (for HS students)
- Personal reference
- Background check (for those 18 and older)
If interested, please fill out the online form at: https://goo.gl/forms/m6zZKBbv7jo09vA62. The online application form can also be found on the GO Project website: goprojectnyc.org under "Volunteer Opportunities" tab, "Get Involved".
If you have any questions or would like more information about the available volunteer positions, please contact Emily Ong, Community Engagement Program Manager, at eong@goprojectnyc.org.
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About GO Project
Location:
50 Cooper Square, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10003, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to shape the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social, and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. The GO Project provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home, and in life.
Description
The GO Project promotes educational equity by leveraging the resources of the community to close the opportunity gap for under-resourced families who have students that are struggling in the city’s highest need schools. GO currently serves 720 student from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn public schools. Students attend program on Saturdays during the school year, as well as for 5 weeks in the summer. Volunteers work with the classroom teachers to implement lessons and offer the students individualized and small group support. Volunteers are the heart of the GO Project. Working together with other GO staff, the volunteers can help change the students' perception of learning and school.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
50 Cooper Square3rd FloorNew York, NY 10003
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2016
SKILLS
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 8 Hours Per Week