Health Promotion Interpretation Volunteer - Summer 2025
Glendale
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Glendale
- Grade: Volunteer - Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Volunteerism
- Closing Date:
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 VolunteerLocation: 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 application here.
Interview with our team.
A background check was 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. 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.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.