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Help courageous women and girls: Interpreters and Translators needed!
ORGANIZATION: TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER BALTIMORE MD
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9 people are interested
"Tahirih Justice Center is a national, non-profit organization that protects courageous immigrant women and girls who refuse to be victims of violence by elevating their voices in communities, courts, and Congress.
Since 1997, Tahirih has assisted nearly 22,000 women and children seeking protection from gender-based human rights abuses such as rape, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, human trafficking, "honor" crimes, and forced marriage. Our award-winning, holistic model for protection combines free legal services and social services case management with bridge-building public policy advocacy, education, and outreach.
With offices in Baltimore, Houston, Greater DC, and San Francisco, Tahirih’s programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and community volunteers. Be a part of Tahirih’s award winning model by donating your time!
We are currently looking for document translators and interpreters in the following languages:
- Spanish
- French
Qualifications:
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in language providing interpretation/translation
- Has a proficiency equivalent to that of an educated native speaker; has complete fluency in the language, including breadth of vocabulary and idioms, colloquialisms, and pertinent cultural references
- Availability during work hours for in-person and phone interpretation
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with trauma survivors
- Experience working with immigrant communities
- Experience working with issues of domestic violence, human trafficking and international women’s rights
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About TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER BALTIMORE MD
Location:
201 N Charles St, Suite 920, Baltimore, MD 21201, US
Mission Statement
The Tahirih Justice Center works to protect immigrant women and girls seeking justice in the United States from gender-based violence. Leveraging both in-house and pro bono attorneys, we empower our clients to achieve justice and equality through holistic direct legal services and national public policy advocacy.
Description
Tahirih Justice Center is a national, non-profit organization that protects courageous immigrant women and girls who refuse to be victims of violence by elevating their voices in communities, courts, and Congress.
Since 1997, Tahirih has assisted nearly 17,000 women and children seeking protection from gender-based human rights abuses such as rape, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, human trafficking, "honor" crimes, and forced marriage. Our award-winning, holistic model for protection combines free legal services and social services case management with bridge-building public policy advocacy, education, and outreach.
With offices in Houston, Baltimore, and Greater DC, Tahirih’s programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and community volunteers.
Inspired by principles of the Bahá’í Faith, Tahirih is committed to promoting the equality of women and men, and works to create a world where women and girls can live in safety and with dignity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
201 N Charles St#920Baltimore, MD 21201
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Bilingual
- Translation
- Verbal / Written Communication
- French
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- On call, typical 1-2 week notice