Haitian Creole Interpreter

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Rian Immigrant Center is seeking volunteer interpreters fluent in Haitian Creole to support Rian’s legal services team at their monthly Forms Workshops (mix of in-person and virtual) and for individual consults over the phone/via Zoom. Interpreters should be fluent or native speakers. Rian attorneys will be helping clients file applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and are in need of interpreters to assist them in doing so. Volunteers will be asked to provide their availability to better aid Rian’s attorneys in their efforts. All interpretation work will occur on weekdays during normal business hours. Currently there are immediate and ongoing opportunities available for volunteers with a fluency in oral interpretation and/or written translation for Haitian Creole. This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in using their language skills to help serve in their community, but do not have a lot of time to regularly volunteer.

TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours a week

DATE: ASAP - please apply now if interested!

IN PERSON/REMOTE: Remote opportunity and/or in-person opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES/ REQUIREMENTS

• Interpreting for attorneys, law students, and DOJ Accredited Representative staff live on-camera in video conference meetings (such as WhatsApp, Ring Central, Zoom, Google Meet, etc)

• Interpreting for attorneys, law students, and DOJ Accredited Representative staff at in-person workshops

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (required) in English and Haitian Creole
• Must have access to a home computer or smartphone, reliable internet and privacy for sensitive conversations if participating in Virtual Forms Workshops
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience with immigrant/refugee population preferred but not required

REPORTS TO: Immigrant Legal Services Team

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email volunteering@riancenter.org to express your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Rian Immigrant Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds and languages to apply.

ABOUT THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER

We empower over 3,500 immigrants and refugees annually from more than 120 countries by providing the legal, wellness and educational support they need to build successful lives. Building on our Irish roots of welcoming others and social justice, we help newcomers find community, and we stand up for immigration policies that are humane and just. America is a nation of immigrants, and despite the current political climate, we are proud to continue the tradition of welcoming immigrants to this country and working together to create a better future for all.

Our vision is of a society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. Rooted in the Irish tradition of hospitality, we work to create a safe and welcoming place for people from around the world who come to our Center.

For more information on the Rian Immigrant Center, please visit www.riancenter.org