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ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

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Responsibilities:

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is looking for individuals who are fluent in more than one language to help us translate documents for volunteers who do not have English as their first language. This position will allow you to work from home while helping our volunteers and our current/future homeowners.

Required:

Fluent in English and at least one other language
  • Currently, we have volunteers to translate into Spanish, Italian, French, and Brazilian Portuguese. We are looking to expand into other languages such as Burmese, Somali, Arabic, and more.
  • Excellent communication and written skills
  • Passion for Habitat for Humanity’s mission
    • Our mission: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. To learn more, visit habitatportlandmetro.org
We strive for a culture where people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and disability are welcomed, empowered, and celebrated. Please contact us about any accessibility requirements you have so we can work together to accommodate you.

To apply, email Bri at volunteer@habitatportlandregion.org with "Remote Volunteer Translator" in the subject and briefly share your experience with translation into another language.

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About Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

Location:

1478 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211, US

Mission Statement

No matter who we are or where we come from we all deserve to have a decent life. We deserve to know we have the power to take care of ourselves and build our own futures. At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, this is what unites us. Through shelter, we empower. Our shared vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Our mission of working with the community to build simple, decent, affordable homes has helped over 350 local families the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better future.

Description

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region serves Multnomah County, east Washington County, and northern Clackamas County and has the ability to reach out to families one step away from homelessness. Habitat sells homes to hardworking people in need of decent, affordable housing. We are an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-denominational Christian housing ministry and global home-building movement. We welcome people from all walks of life to partner with our program to serve families in need with generosity, humility, and love.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Homeless & Housing
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

August 15, 2023

SKILLS

  • Bilingual
  • Translation
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18

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