The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services (VOLUNTEER: Translator – Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese (Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2016))

Organization Name: The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services
Opportunity Title: VOLUNTEER: Translator – Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese (Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2016)
Category: Language
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: December 1, 2016
End Date: December 14, 2016

Email: savcfs_coordinator@shaw.ca
Website: http://salvationarmyvcfs.com/
Details:

• Background Check RequiredAppropriate for Volunteers Aged 55 and OverTraining or Orientation Required

Opportunity Description:

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has had the privilege of serving vulnerable people in communities across Canada. Last year, we helped over 1.8 million people in the Vancouver area. The Salvation Army not only provides the necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter, but our programs address needs such as language barriers, loneliness, unemployment and family challenges. Christmas season can be challenging for families living in Vancouver BC. With the help of the community we are able to offer the Christmas Assistance Program to families in need. They will receive support by being provided an ample Christmas dinner for their families as well as toys for their children. We need volunteers to help us with the registration phase, that are willing to make a two week commitment working full- or part-time at our office on Fraser Street. Role Objectives You will be working together with The Salvation Army staff to make sure that every client that applies for the Christmas Assistance Program is properly registered by bridging language barriers between clients and staff. Your duties will include: Assisting staff by interpreting during the process of registering clients Assisting clients with filling out the mandatory forms Proper orientation will be provided. Skills and Qualifications Fluent in English and one other language: Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese Reliability Passion for Serving Benefits Make a difference in your community and spread the holiday joy Gain work experience and collaborate with an enthusiastic team Learn new skills and use your expertise Certification of volunteer work, gain a reference To apply please send your resume to volunteer@salvationarmyvcfs.com.