Volunteer: Translator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Since 1917, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) has accompanied those in need throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metro area to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities by creating, connecting with, and engaging welcoming communities.
Motivated daily by our belief in the inherent dignity of all, LSSNCA’s innovative participant-informed programs serve refugees, forced migrants, immigrants, children and youth, and underserved communities by filling in the gaps. Piloting initiatives like the area’s first camp for kids impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis, originating local pro se asylum workshops for Afghan Allies, launching a Resource Center to serve as a community hub for all recently arrived program participants, and backing an array of ongoing mental health support services, alongside community partners, LSSNCA strives to create an inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.
We are seeking people to assist as a translator for spoken/written languages of the refugees and Asylum seekers we serve. Applicates must be fluent in one of the following languages;
Ukrainian SpanishPashto DariSwahili other languages as needed
The need for these and other languages is ever changing and depends on the current refugees we have. This Position can be in person or virtual depending on the specific client needs. In cases if the volunteer would like they can also assist with ESL.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
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