| About the Position | |
| Position # | 19676 |
| Organization | Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support |
| Position | Translator / Interpreter - Spanish |
| Location | 675 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement | The Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support is a community-based organization that inspires hope and helps to create a welcoming, compassionate and inclusive Waterloo Region for refugee claimants. MCRS supports refugees through their claim process, provides settlement support, builds communities of mutual support and works to educate and encourage community mobilization, helping to facilitate a positive transition for refugee claimants in the community. |
| Description | Translation/Interpretation volunteers support client claims by translating crucial documents and organizational resources, preparing templates of official documents, and/or interpreting spoken language in client meetings. MCRS is seeking a volunteer who has an excellent command of and fluency in both Spanish and English. |
| Training Details | Must attend a general MCRS volunteer orientation. Specified training to follow. |
| Working Conditions | You will work at the MCRS main office. |
| Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Anytime |
| Time Detail | Various scheduled and on-call opportunities at the office. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Newcomer |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers |
| Area(s) of Interest | Communication/Public Relations, Office Work, Newcomer Support |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Translation, Computer Skills |
| How to Apply | |
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| Website | http://www.mcrs.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Andrea Gardiner |
| Phone | 519-571-1912 Ext. 103 |
| Address | 675 Queen Street South Kitchener, N2G 1A1 |
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Volunteer Action Centre
151 Frederick Street, Suite 500
Kitchener ON N2H 2M2
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
151 Frederick Street, Suite 500
Kitchener ON N2H 2M2
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
