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On-Call Arabic Interpreter

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Northern Virginia Family Service

Posted on: December 31, 2012

Volunteer Opportunity description

The Arabic Interpreter translates for our clients in various programs of NVFS to ensure clear and accurate communication between the client and NVFS staff.

Duties:

  • Provide Arabic interpretation for NVFS clients during immigration legal, case management, counseling, and/or psychiatric appointments as needed, at both HCV and MHS locations.
  • Assist with telephonic interpretation
  • Translate written documents
  • Accompany clients to off-site appointments as needed

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 20 years old
  • Must maintain confidentiality
  • Fluency in English and Arabic
  • Must submit to Criminal History Background Check
  • Familiarity with immigration/legal terminology helpful but not required

Time: This is an on-call position, but volunteer will be contacted ahead of time when assistance is needed. Appointments are held during business hours, length of appointment may vary. Frequency may vary from [most it would be – i.e. a couple times a week] to [least it would be – i.e. once every 4-6 weeks].

How to apply

T o apply for this position, please contact Claudia Ratti at 571.858.9284 or cratti@nvfs.org

Location

6400 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 110, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
5827 Columbia Pike Suite #200, Falls Church, Virginia, 22041, United States

Details

Extra details
Training provided
International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Keywords
Arabic Language, Interpretation And Translation, Interpreter
Owner's areas of focus
Health and medicine, Family, Victim support, Youth, Housing and homelessness, Human services, Job and workplace

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
Occasional (weekly or monthly)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Fixed schedule

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