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Published 11/14/25 1:04PM
Volunteer Opportunity: Spanish Translator
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Communications Access, Seniors & Retirement, Urban Areas, Volunteering
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check
Age Requirement:
18+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Role Description
We are seeking a Spanish Translator to assist our program with translating essential materials and supporting communication between our bilingual volunteers, staff, and community partners.
The translator will help ensure that all participants—especially those who are monolingual in Spanish—can fully engage in our trainings, orientations, and community events.
Responsibilities
- Translate written materials (e.g., forms, flyers, orientation packets, announcements) between English and Spanish
- Provide verbal translation during meetings, orientations, or volunteer trainings as needed
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure translations are accurate and culturally appropriate
- Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity when handling program or participant information
Qualifications
- Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Comfortable communicating in English
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and culturally sensitive
- Prior translation experience (preferred but not required)
- Passionate about serving the community and supporting older adults
Location
On-site
Felton Institute
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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Instructions:
To apply for the Spanish Volunteer position, please follow the steps below:
- Submit a Volunteer Application:
- Apply directly through VolunteerMatch or email your contact information to volunteers@feltonInst.onmicrosoft.com with the subject line “Translator Volunteer Application.”
- Include a Summary of Your Experience:
- Please include a brief summary about yourself, your relevant language skills, and any experience in translation, interpretation, or community service.
- Interview / Orientation:
- Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a short interview or orientation. This session will review availability, program expectations, and provide an overview of your volunteer role.
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