Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer - Summer 2025
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, California, Glendale | |
| 625 North Maryland Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Apr 16, 2025 | |
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Opportunity Title: Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer
Location:In-person, Glendale, CA 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 applicationhere. Interview with our team. A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost). Attend anOrientation. Don't hesitate to contactVolunteer.LA@Rescue.orgif you have any questions. Minimum Qualifications:Update Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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