Community Resource Clinic (Cantonese Interpreter)

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The Community Resource Room (CRR) provides assistance to hundreds of visitors each year who call or visit.

The Women's Building seeking information and referrals to address a need in their life. Our free, bilingual
(English/Spanish/Cantonese) services provide critical access to resources for employment, housing, health care, legal services,and more. We offer information and referrals, access to technology, job search assistance, legal aid, free tax preparation, an immigrant food pantry and more.

Hours: 2-4 hours per week. 3 month commitment. Must be available Monday and/or Thursday 9am-11am
Reports to: Abi (Volunteer Coordinator) abi@womensbuilding.org / Daniela (Programs Assistant) daniela@womensbuilding.org

General Responsibilities:
The interpreter is needed to assist in the day-to-day operations of our first parklet drop-in clinic, including: Helping find resources for our Cantonese community, translating when necessary, work on a needs assessment with the clients, etc.

Responsibilities include:
● Provide support to Program Coordinators
● Assist clients in-person in our parklet located outside the building
● Attend and assist events at TWB when needed (with social-distance protocols)
● Provide professional and kind assistance for people of diverse backgrounds
● Set up appointments for all internal and partnership programs

Qualifications:
● Bilingual in Cantonese/English
● Commitment to social justice and to The Women’s Buildings core values
● Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
● Ability to work both independently and commitment to working as part of a team
● Cultural competence and experience in working with diverse populations, including communities of color,
immigrants, LGBT communities, and persons of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, health status,
and abilities
● Computer Fluency (Microsoft Word and basic Excel)
Benefits:
● Gain awareness of the struggles and barriers faced by marginalized populations in San Francisco and Bay
Area
● Working at the front lines of a community programs
● Get familiar with the services and programs offered by local San Francisco non-profit organizations
● Develop public speaking abilities, build communication skills, and network with other non-profit
organizations.
● Familiarize yourself with program planning and implementation; manage efficiently the space for
volunteers, clients and staff.
● Experience working with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Google Drive
● Participate in social justice trainings and events
● Ideal for anyone pursuing work in the non-profit, social services sector

This is a volunteer position!

Please email abi@womensbuilding.org with your resume.