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1 person is interested
American Sign Language Interpreter needed!
ORGANIZATION: Tahirih Justice Center
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1 person is interested
The Tahirih Justice Center's Houston office is in need of a few American Sign Language interpretation volunteers who will be able help with in-person interpretation for our clients.
In-person interpretation will be on an on-call basis, Monday to Friday between 7:30am to 9:00pm. Interpretation skills are mainly used for Mental Health assessments, Medical and/or Education advocacy, Immigration Status Adjustment appointments, and in-person interviews for client intake appointments at our Galleria office. Remote Skype opportunities are available, but at the office's discretion.
Training for interpretation are done in-office. Training for interpreters will be less than 5 hours. A mandatory background check is needed prior to volunteering with the Tahirih Justice Center. There is a 6 month minimum commitment when volunteering with our clients to provide contentious and continual service.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Piyu Sen, Volunteer Coordinator, at piyus@tahirih.org or text at the Tahirih Houston Volunteer Text line at (281)849-1572. Standard text rates apply.
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About Tahirih Justice Center
Location:
1717 Saint James Place, Suite 450, Houston, TX 77056, 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 25,000 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 Baha'i 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
1717 Saint James PlaceSuite 450Houston, TX 77056
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2019
SKILLS
- American Sign Language
- Immigration Law
- Bilingual
- Interpreter
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-12 hours quarterly
- Trauma and Sensitivity Training