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10 people are interested
Spanish Language Interpreter
ORGANIZATION: Ithaka
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10 people are interested
Here at Ithaka, we have been housing low-income individuals and families for 38.5 years. We currently offer two types of Transitional Housing with Ithaka: Low-Barrier Transitional Housing (for individuals) and Service-Enhanced Transitional Housing (for families). We currently house more than 135 residents at two transitional homes, one apartment building, a few multi-family homes, and fifteen single family homes.
We are in need of Spanish Language Interpreters to work with our families. This would include translating at leasing appointments to help go over leases and answer questions, as well as sitting in on case management appointments to help translate for our case manager. Due to the varying need, there is no set shift for these meetings. We are looking for someone with flexibility during the work week. We are an organization that focuses on helping those with the highest vulnerability, so volunteers will be working with residents who are coming from homelessness, addiction and trauma, various criminal backgrounds, etc. We value building positive relationships with our residents, and look forward to having a volunteer that can help work towards that goal!
More opportunities with Ithaka
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ithaka
Location:
321 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to house our city’s most vulnerable. We envision a Colorado Springs where all individuals and families are housed in a supportive environment and are connected with resources to assist with their growth in the community. Values: Human Dignity - Respect - Integrity - Personal Growth & Stability - Sustainability - Diversity & Inclusion
Description
Ithaka has been housing low-income members of our community for 40 years.
We are committed to providing support and community to all our residents so that they can achieve a self-determined vision for their own lives.
We provide safe, affordable, and supportive transitional housing services for approximately 100 residents; including seniors, immigrants, families in housing crisis, those leaving incarceration and those exiting homelessness.
We believe that everyone deserves a home and seek to house those with the highest barriers who need more time and support than most transitional housing programs can provide. Our programs provide a pathway for people out of poverty and crisis and into permanent housing.
Founded by social activists in 1981, Ithaka has always been dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable members of our community. Our founders began Ithaka as a refuge for immigrants, the poor, and homeless members of our city - providing shelter, food, and support for those who needed it most.
Today, Ithaka works to honor that legacy with programs that not only provide housing, but also provide a pathway out of poverty. Our transitional housing programs provide support, security, and time for people to heal and recover from the trauma of homelessness. Like our founders, we seek to do this through relationships and community - honoring the dignity of every person - and working toward housing justice in our city.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
321 Mesa RdColorado Springs, CO 80905
DATE POSTED
May 13, 2020
SKILLS
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- We need applicants to fill out a volunteer application and complete a volunteer interview.