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4 people are interested
Volunteer Haitian Creole Interpreter/Translator
ORGANIZATION: Commonpoint
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Volunteer Interpreters and Translators assist with interpretation and translation needs of refugees and other humanitarian migrants on an as-needed basis. Under the direction of Commonpoint staff, the primary responsibility of the interpreter/translator volunteer is to facilitate accurate, culturally competent, and sensitive communication between non-English speaking clients and Commonpoint staff.
- Format: Interpreters and Translators support either in-person or virtually depending on the situation and their availability.
- Time Commitment: As-needed and based on volunteer availability, with varying durations
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About Commonpoint
Location:
58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York, NY 11362, US
Mission Statement
Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.
Description
Commonpoint Queens provides initial resettlement, case management, social adjustment, ENL classes and tutoring, employment counseling, job placement, career and other vocational training services to refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders (SIVs: click here more information) in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island. As an affiliate of the sole Jewish refugee resettlement agency, Commonpoint Queens is proud to implement HIAS’ mission of welcoming the stranger and protecting the refugee regardless of race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Case Work / Management
- Hatian / Creole
- People Skills
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This opportunity is a as-needed and based on volunteer availability, with varying durations