• Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer - Summer

    International Rescue Committee (Glendale, CA)


    Requisition ID: req57842

     

    Job Title: Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer - Summer 2025

     

    Sector: Health

     

    Employment Category: Volunteer

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

    Work Arrangement:

    Job Description

    Opportunity Title: Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer

     

    State Date: May/June 2025

    Duration: 4-6 Months, Standard business hours

    *** NOTE: This is an unpaid opportunity. *****

     

    ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

    Our Health Promotion team is collaborating with our Afghan Youth Mentorship team to bring Art Therapy and our "Chai and Chat" programs to the Pashto-speaking female community! We are currently looking for 1-2 female Pashto-speakers to support us in this initiative.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Attend monthly/bi-monthly in-person Art Therapy and Chai-and-Chat events in our office in Glendale, CA

     

    Provide Pashto interpretation/translation between clients and instructors/caseworkers

    REQUIREMENTS:

    FLUENT PASHTO/ENGLISH speaker REQUIRED

     

    Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to present information clearly and compassionately to people from various backgrounds.

     

    Organizational Skills: Solid organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.

     

    Cultural Sensitivity: The ability to interact with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a respectful and professional manner.

    Our Hiring Process:

    Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.

     

    Submit your online application here.

     

    Interview with our team.

     

    A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).

     

    Attend an Orientation.

     

    Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

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