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Published 11/14/25 1:04PM

Volunteer Opportunity: Cantonese Translator

Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Programs - Felton Institute
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
I Want to Help

    • 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:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Role Description

    We are seeking a Cantonese 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 Cantonese—can fully engage in our trainings, orientations, and community events. We are specifically looking for someone who is available to provide translation services on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

    Responsibilities

    • 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
    • Help translate written materials (e.g., forms, flyers, orientation packets, announcements)

    Qualifications

    • Fluent in Cantonese (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

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    To apply for the Cantonese Translator Volunteer position, please follow the steps below:

    1. Submit a Volunteer Application:
      1. Apply directly through VolunteerMatch or email your contact information to volunteers@feltonInst.onmicrosoft.com with the subject line “Translator Volunteer Application.”
    2. Include a Summary of Your Experience:
      1. Please include a brief summary about yourself, your relevant language skills, and any experience in translation, interpretation, or community service.
    3. Interview / Orientation:
      1. 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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