Volunteer Translator

Position Purpose

Translate for Spanish speaking families at parent meetings. Topics include, but are not limited to: parenting skills, financial matters and budgeting, safety, medical insurance and treatment, immigration laws, legal aid services, Head Start curriculum.

Days and Hours

Varies. Parents meet for two hours, once a month.

Benefits

• Learn how an educational preschool operates.
• Gain experience in a possible career field.
• Strengthen your resume.
• Learn appropriate educational techniques.
   

Available Training

To be announced.

Requirements

1. Schedule an appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator to fill out necessary paper work.
2. Must be enrolled in the Childcare Division - Criminal History Registry.
3. Provide a current, negative tuberculosis (T.B.) screen prior to starting your volunteer experience.
4. Provide one Employment/Volunteer reference and one personal reference.
    

Contact

Volunteer Coordinator
221 B Street
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 747-2425
"Volunteer Coordinator" volunteer@head-start.lane.or.us