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1 person is interested
Interpreter and Intake Volunteer - Legal Clinic
ORGANIZATION: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
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1 person is interested
Purpose of Position:
- The Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) and CLUES are launching a monthly free walk-in legal clinic out of CLUES’ St. Paul office the first Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. The Clinic will be a great tool for the community to be informed, prepared and empowered.
Position Type: Unpaid volunteer service
Schedule:
- VLN Clinics will be open the first Wednesday of every month, from 2-4:30pm
- Minimum time commitment: 1 session of 3 hours
Location(s): CLUES St. Paul: 797 East 7 th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Responsibilities:
- Volunteer interpreters will support with client registration, intake, and interpret when necessary.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
CLUES and VLN reserve the right to terminate an internship or volunteer commitment if behavior is not in compliance with either CLUES or VLN policies.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, and cultural competency required.
- Be open and respectful to the diverse life experiences, values and backgrounds of CLUES clients.
Requirements & Training:
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- VLN provides training for interpreter/intake volunteers.
As a condition of continued service, volunteer may be required to submit to periodic re-verification of these background checks.
For More Information and/or to Apply:
- To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please visit: clues.org/volunteer
Please contact volunteer services with any questions, comments, or concerns
volunteer@clues.org | 651.379.4220
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About Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
Location:
797 E. 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To advance the capacity of Latino families to be healthy, prosperous, and engaged in their communities. Our Vision: A thriving multicultural community enriched with confident and strong Latino families who contribute their voice, skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural richness.
Description
CLUES is Minnesota’s largest Latino-led nonprofit organization, founded in 1981. Today it serves over 10,000 Latinos, immigrants, and neighborhood-based clients throughout the Twin Cities area. With offices in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, its current mission is to "Improve the quality of life of Latinos in Minnesota". CLUES’ family-centric model of delivery focuses on empowering clients to live healthy lives and become economically self-sufficient. We realize our mission by eliminating barriers and providing access to resources and opportunities for clients through education, skill-building, training, and delivering behavioral health programs that lead to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
797 East 7th StreetSaint Paul, MN 55106
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Legal (General)
- Spanish
- Interpreter
- Advocacy
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 4 Hours/Month -One legal clinic session. 1:30-4:30