NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP

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Justice & Legal

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100 Pearl Street19th FloorNEW YORK, NY 10004 United States

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http://www.nylag.org

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Now Recruiting: Language Access Volunteers

Flexible Schedule | New York, NY 10004

The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. NYLAG is launching the Language Access Volunteer program to enhance its ability to provide high-quality, free civil legal services to poor and near-poor New Yorkers in one of the most diverse metropolitans in the world. Volunteers skilled in translation and interpretation will work closely with NYLAG attorneys to interpret during client interviews, meetings, and court proceedings, and to translate legal documents. Language Access Volunteers will significantly increase NYLAG’s capacity to work with low-income clients of diverse backgrounds. The Language Access Volunteers (LAVs) will provide "on-call" availability time(s) and contact information, which NYLAG attorneys, paralegals and staff will use to contact volunteers directly when they require language assistance. All translation/interpretation work will occur on weekdays during normal business hours. Currently there are immediate and ongoing opportunities available for Language Access Volunteers (LAVs) with a fluency in written translation for languages listed below. This is an excellent opportunity for bi-lingual/multi-lingual volunteers interested in law to learn about civil legal proceedings, and receive hands-on experience working with clients and in collaboration with experienced attorneys and legal staff. Law students/ graduates are encouraged to apply, but note this does not count towards the 50 hour pro bono requirement. Languages Needed: Arabic Haitian-Creole Korean Chinese Mandarin *These languages require a fluency in written translation in addition to oral interpretation.* Additional Languages: Bosnian Cantonese Chinese Cantonese C-Print French German Greek Italian Japanese Taiwanese Urdu Yiddish Hebrew Polish Russian Spanish Turkish Ukrainian *You are welcome to apply if the language you speak is not on this list. Requirements: We are seeking volunteers who are native speakers, have bi-lingual proficiency, or professional verbal proficiency of one of the designated languages. Applicants should have some college education, and/or experience with interpretation. Volunteers should be comfortable working in a professional environment. Written translation skills not required but very helpful. Applicants will be interviewed by speakers of your designated language to assess fluency and general qualifications. Once accepted into the program, volunteers will be trained in language access and cultural competency. How to apply: Please email your resume and a brief introduction to LAV@nylag.org. Please include "Language Access Volunteer" in the subject line of your email.

Date Posted: 2024-02-15
Greek Language Access Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

NYLAG's Domestic Violence Law Unit provides trauma-informed, client centered services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault throughout NYC. We strongly believe that meaningful access to services is essential for survivors of domestic violence. Language should not be a barrier for survivors who are seeking to access information about their rights. At this time, we are seeking to translate an Greek tax documents. Please connect with us if you have immediate availability and send a resume to LAV@nylag.org.

Date Posted: 2024-02-27

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To provide free, quality civil legal services to New Yorkers experiencing poverty or in crisis.

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NYLAG serves immigrants, seniors, the homebound, families facing foreclosure, renters facing eviction, low-income consumers, those in need of government assistance, children in need of special education, domestic violence victims, persons with disabilities, patients with chronic illness or disease, low-wage workers, low-income members of the LGBT community, Holocaust survivors, and others in need of free legal services.

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by helena s. (2010-10-14 19:27:39.0)

There are a lot of people out there who need information,and legal help with different issues in their life, and the help is there for them once they are told of these services offered by the NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP,and i would surely recommend your services.

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