United States  International Rescue Committee

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Requisition ID: req56445

Job Title: AV/Youth Group Interpreter

Sector: Interpretation

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: New York RAI

Work Arrangement:In-person

Job Description

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:

The Community Group Interpreter is a volunteer position to support the IRC in NY’s Health and Wellness group-based activities that include workshops and peer support groups. The Community Interpreter will facilitate clear communication between clients and staff to support refugees and other migrants to help build resilience, knowledge, and skills to support their emotional wellness.

The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of interpretation (formally or informally). They must also be available for a 4-6-month period, twice a week. Due to the nature of the program, the Community Group Interpretation Volunteer may not need to volunteer for a set number of hours every week but should be available for a minimum of five hours per week. You will also receive a courtesy stipend

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide interpretation for clients and IRC staff for all Community Adjustment Support Group sessions and/or workshops

Perform written translations of supplemental documents for group sessions and/or

workshops

Be able to travel to Brooklyn one-to-two times a week starting in January until May/June

Communicate effectively in-person

Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy

Participate in weekly pre/post session meetings with Group Facilitator and/or Health & Wellness Department Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidates will have experience in interpretation

Be available 4-6 months, twice a week

Be available to commit a minimum of 5 hours per week

Ability to fluently speak Spanish, Russian, French, Haitian-Creole

Ideally have experience working with immigrants or refugees in social service settings

Must have excellent verbal English language skills

Must be willing to work varied hours Monday-Friday between 9 am and 6 pm

Must be over 18 years of age

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail)

Ability to pass a background check

Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting

Qualifications

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