Activities involved
ESL Support or Instruction
Skills required
ESL
  • Work remotely
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Volunteer Interpreter – AMHARIC

Ongoing
The Centre for Autism Services Alberta serves a diverse range of families from all over the world, and sometimes language barriers can make it challenging to communicate effectively. To help bridge these gaps, we’ve created a new volunteer position called "Volunteer Interpreter." These volunteers join our clinical team to provide interpreting services in both speech and writing during home visits with our clients.

We are currently in need of a Amharic-speaking volunteer who can provide interpreter services via Zoom. We are specifically looking for volunteers who are students, recent graduates, or working professionals in fields such as healthcare, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, or teaching. 

Responsibilities Outlined:
- Provide interpreting services both directly in clients homes and virtually, in speech and in writing
- Prepare in advance some translated documents under the guidance of Centre staff
- Keep the conversation on track and follow the structure of the meeting using the tips & tricks sheet provided to you
- Maintain boundaries
- Be respectful of the family’s home environment, culture and practices
- Help to develop trust & understanding between the client/their guardians and the clinical team
- Debrief with the clinical team after each meeting and take their advice and suggestions into consideration

Time Commitment:
Two 1.5 hour meetings per month.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Gain experience with a large local non-profit organization that provides services for individuals with Autism. By working with experienced occupational therapist, speech and language pathologists, and behaviour analysts you will gain valuable work experience and an understanding about how these clinicians work with families and children with autism.
A letter of recommendation is available upon request after the minimum commitment has been completed.
Activities involved
ESL Support or Instruction
Skills required
ESL
  • Remote or online