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1 person is interested
Volunteer Transltor - ENGLISH & SPANISH
ORGANIZATION: STARFISH FOUNDATIONINC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
The Starfish Foundation is looking for volunteers fluent in Spanish & English that are available for translation projects as needed.
This is a great opportunity for anyone with non-profit interest who would like to support Ecuadorian youth on the path to a better future.
WHERE: Flexible. Our U.S. headquarters are in Baltimore, MD while our programs in Ecuador are based out of Guayaquil. However, our translators could work with us virtually from anywhere!
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Translation of the Sponsor a Scholar letters approx. once every 2 months
- Translation of various documents and projects according to the Starfish needs
- Meet the reasonable deadline for the translation projects
- Maintain communication with Translation Team & Sponsor a Scholar Coordinator, as well as Starfish directors throughout the process
SKILLS NEEDED:
- Fluency in English & Spanish (Native speaker or bi-lingual, 1+ years spent abroad in full language immersion and/or 1+ year of translation experience)
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Non-profit experience (recommended)
WORKING HOURS: Working hours and goals may be set up based on individual needs.
HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please first review our website ( www.thestarfishchange.org) to learn more about our programming.
Then, fill out an application at this link: https://www.jotform.com/71095181914154/ . Please note that you will be asked to upload your resume and an optional cover letter.
Once we have received your application, you will be contacted by our Translation Team Coordinator.
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About STARFISH FOUNDATIONINC
Location:
1433 Cherry Lane, West Chester, PA 19380, US
Mission Statement
To be a premier means for at-risk Ecuadorian youth to achieve a post-secondary education.
Description
The Starfish Foundation coordinates three main programs in Flor de Bastión in Guayaquil, Ecuador: scholarship, tutoring and leadership development. The Starfish Foundation distributes scholarships in the form of all books, uniforms and materials required by the school. Students earn their scholarship based on participation in our tutoring program, motivation to study and economic need. All Scholarship students participate in tutoring. Other students from the neighborhood are also invited to participate in tutoring to receive academic help and have the chance to earn a scholarship for the following year. All of our students, to demonstrate their commitment to their studies as well as their social commitment to their community, participate in community service and leadership development workshops.
CAUSE AREAS
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Translation
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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