TESS Program Support Interpreter/Translator

The volunteer will provide interpretation and translation support for staff,volunteers, and partner programs, as well as relay information between the Center and the community.

Schedule: Somewhat flexible, preferred schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm, some afternoonsfrom 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Opportunities to volunteer available All year-round!

Duties Include:

• Works with individuals and families with Limited English Proficiency
• Supporting the TESS Staff and the public with relaying information, translation of documents, andinterpretation as well as providing follow-up
• Creating/assisting with designing flyers, letters and translation
• Engaging TESS clients and families in supporting their needs under the direction of the TESS Staff
• Provides interpretation for the groups and activities
• Providing basic support to partner programs as needed
• All volunteers must adhere to the County's customer service, IT, security, safety, HIPPA, privacy,and other rules and policies

Qualifications:

• Written and verbal Spanish or Amharic language proficiency is required.
• It's of theessence to be able to communicate with people with limited English fluency.
• Must have excellentcommunication skills as well as a confident and positive attitude.
• Working as part of a team undersomewhat stressful conditions is a must.
• Experience in working in a group setting is preferred.
• BasicComputer Skills are required.

Contact: Maureen Larenas, Manager
Telephone: (240) 773-8254/[email protected]
Agency: OCA/CAA/TESS Community Action Center

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Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the students parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.