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4 people are interested
Volunteer Interpreter - Chinese
ORGANIZATION: UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences
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4 people are interested
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
The UDC Institute of Gerontology is seeking volunteers that are bilingual in English and either Cantonese or Mandarin to support their Respite Aide Program for senior citizens in Washington DC. Volunteers will work closely with the Respite Aide Project Coordinator in the Institute of Gerontology during site visits with program volunteers and clients that speak Cantonese or Mandarin. Volunteers will provide interpretation during these sites visits. This will include communicating information, asking questions, and dealing with confidential information. Volunteers will need to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and either Mandarin or Cantonese (i.e. experience as an interpreter, native speaker, or several years speaking)
- Prior experience as an interpreter or translator preferred, but not required
- Experience or interest in working with senior citizens
- Ability to following standard operating procedures
Physical/Age Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must undergo a background check
- Comfortable working with senior citizens
Time Commitment/Reporting:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reports to the Respite Aide Project Coordinator
- Site visits take place every 3 months and consist of 2 half/full days of site visits (8-12 hours/week)
Locations:
- Various sites in Washington DC (homes of program volunteers/clients). Volunteers and the Respite Aide/Bodywise Project Coordinator would be taking public transportation between the sites.
For questions about this volunteer opportunity, please contact:
Lindsy Robertson - lindsy.robertson@udc.edu
To apply for this volunteer opportunity, please contact:
Amanda Tai - amanda.tai@udc.edu
Thank you!
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About UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences
Location:
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, US
Mission Statement
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia offers research-based academic and community outreach programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunity of people and communities in the District of Columbia, the nation and the world.
Description
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an urban landgrant university that offers associate, baccalaureate, graduate and professional degree programs, as well as community education and certificate programs to learners of all ages. The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) embodies the landgrant tradition of UDC. In addition to offering innovative academic programs in urban architecture and community development, urban sustainability, health education, nursing, and nutrition and dietetics, we also offer a wide range of community education programs through our five landgrant centers (1) the Center for Urban Agriculture & Gardening Education, (2) the Center for Sustainable Development & Resilience, which includes the Water Resources Research Institute, (3) the Center for Nutrition Diet & Health, which includes the Institute of Gerontology, (4) the Center for 4-H & Youth Development, and (5) the Center for Architectural Innovation and Building Science.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Washington DC Metro AreaWashington, DC 20008
DATE POSTED
June 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Translation
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- English
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Interpreter
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8-12 hours/week (every 3 months)