International Rescue Committee is hiring: Health Promotion Interp...
International Rescue Committee - Glendale, CA, United States, 91222
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Overview
Sector: Health
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
Opportunity Title: Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer
Location: Glendale, CA
Start 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.
- Submit your online application.
- Interview with our team.
- A background check will be done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
- Attend an orientation.
Don't hesitate to contact Volunteer.LA@Rescue.org if you have any questions.
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