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ASL Interpreter
ORGANIZATION: Dance for All Bodies
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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The volunteer ASL Interpreter will be responsible for contributing to the accessibility of Dance for All Bodies’s classes by making sure that all individuals are able to participate in our classes where instructors use spoken English or ASL. Your main responsibility will be to join our virtual Zoom classes and translate between spoken English and ASL.
Most of our instructors give instructions using spoken English but we also work with instructors who provide instructions in ASL. We want to make sure that Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals feel welcome and comfortable in our classes.
Location: We accept applications from all around the U.S. as this position is remote!
Job Description: This is a remote position where you will attend some or most of our virtual dance classes through Zoom to interpret between spoken English and ASL in our dance classes.
Key Competitions/Skills
- Fluent in ASL.
- Personal or professional experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
- Disciplined in working independently; not afraid to ask questions or admit when you don’t know something.
- Commitment to Dance for All Bodies’s mission of providing inclusive dance classes for people with disabilities.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset ; eager to be part of a team and contribute.
- Self motivated and shows stamina in the face of obstacles.
- Previous experience working with non-profit organizations is preferred.
To Apply
Send your resume to info@danceforallbodies.org with "ASL Interpreter" in the subject heading. Make sure to mention your weekly availability and how many hours you hope to commit.
In one short paragraph please answer this question; Why does making dance accessible to people with disabilities matter to you?
Expected Hours of Work
While there is room for flexibility in regards to hours, you will be expected to commit about 2-3 hours to DfAB every week depending on how many classes you choose to attend. Most of our classes take place between Friday-Sunday. We occasionally have classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays around 2 or 3pm PDT/5 or 6pm EDT.
More opportunities with Dance for All Bodies
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Dance for All Bodies
Location:
119 Hopfield Drive, Folsom, CA 10019, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Dance for All Bodies is to dismantle ableism through access-centered dance classes, community-based learning, and equitable access workshops. We envision DfAB as a joyful, access-centered dance community where people can show up as their full authentic selves.
Description
Incorporated in 2019, Dance for All Bodies (DfAB) is a non-profit that organizes dance classes designed for people with disabilities. We welcome people of all abilities in our classes. Our classes, which represent a wide variety of dance styles, are donation based and held virtually over Zoom. We offer Closed Captions in all of our classes as well as ASL Interpretation. We aim to make people of all abilities feel more welcome in dance spaces, because everyone should have the opportunity to feel the power of dance. Just like Alvin Ailey, we believe that "dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people".
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Interpreter
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- While there is room for flexibility in regards to hours, you will be expected to commit about 2-3 hours to DfAB every week depending on how many classes you choose to attend. Most of our classes take place between Friday-Sunday.