Volunteer as a Spanish Translator!

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Are you a certified translator or fluent in both Spanish and English? Are you bilingual and interested in helping non-native English speakers communicate with their property/services staff? We house many non-English speaking families who struggle to communicate with their English-speaking staff members at Community Meetings and would love for their voices to be heard during their Community Meetings. We are also hoping to add more services like a Technology Class and other programming at this site. Without a translator, programming can be a challenge. Are you interested in giving back to share your skills with low-income families? Would you like to gain experience and practice hours translating? If so, our residents would love to have you!

Duties:

Be present at all monthly Community Meetings and/or ongoing programs. Translate the content of the meetings/programming to residents in Spanish, and translate residents' input into English. Greet attendees and make them feel welcome. Provide encouragement and relay any concerns to staff. Help residents build confidence as they participate more easily in their community.

Skills needed:

• Spanish translator certification preferred but not required
• Friendly and patient attitude
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive personality and demeanor
• Spanish speaking/bilingual

Benefit:

Volunteers will gain teaching experience with low-income and under-served populations, as well as the opportunity to develop and hone their translation skills. Build relationships with residents and get to know them. Give back to the community by sharing your skill and expertise with others.

Time commitment:

Volunteer must commit to being present at ongoing scheduled programs.