Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Translation Assistance for Intake Applications

Are you a native speaker or reader of Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Cambodian (Khmer), or Arabic?

Put your skills to use while serving our local community and working with a local non-profit organization!

West Seattle Helpline is seeking volunteers to assist with translation and interpretation for our neighbors who are seeking assistance. With your help, all our neighbors will be able to gain access to our assistance services - "neighbors helping neighbors" in action!

 

Translation Volunteers will:

* Review translations of WSH print materials produced by translation firm to ensure quality and readability

* Make small edits as necessary before instructions are printed and distributed to families

* (ongoing opportunity) Assist in occasional translation/interpretation of messages from calls in on the Helpline Hotline

 

Skills Desired:

* Fluency in written form of one of the following languages:

Somali Vietnamese Arabic Spanish Cambodian

* Ability to work independently

* Attention to detail

 

Position is available immediately, time commitment is up to 1 hour per month. After initial meeting or phone call with staff, work may be done remotely (to be discussed between staff/volunteer).

 

If interested, please click the "respond" button and we'll get in touch with you. 

Organization: West Seattle Helpline

Are you a native speaker or reader of Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Cambodian (Khmer), or Arabic?

Put your skills to use while serving our local community and working with a local non-profit organization!

West Seattle Helpline is seeking volunteers to assist with translation and interpretation for our neighbors who are seeking assistance. With your help, all our neighbors will be able to gain access to our assistance services - "neighbors helping neighbors" in action!

 

Translation Volunteers will:

* Review translations of WSH print materials produced by translation firm to ensure quality and readability

* Make small edits as necessary before instructions are printed and distributed to families

* (ongoing opportunity) Assist in occasional translation/interpretation of messages from calls in on the Helpline Hotline

 

Skills Desired:

* Fluency in written form of one of the following languages:

Somali Vietnamese Arabic Spanish Cambodian

* Ability to work independently

* Attention to detail

 

Position is available immediately, time commitment is up to 1 hour per month. After initial meeting or phone call with staff, work may be done remotely (to be discussed between staff/volunteer).

 

If interested, please click the "respond" button and we'll get in touch with you. 

Organization: West Seattle Helpline

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98126

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seeking Program Evaluation Volunteers!

West Seattle Helpline is seeking volunteers to assist on our Helpline Hotline and reach out to previous clients, retrieving thoughts/opinions that will better shape our future programs.

As an evaluation volunteer, you will be responsible for helping us receive, process, and evaluate data from our semi-annual client feedback surveys. This will involve speaking to previous clients on the phone about the services they received to collect required information and contacting other staff members as necessary.

Volunteering a couple hours every month will allow WSH to improve our programs and better serve our West Seattle neighbors, and it will also give volunteers a chance to provide additional support to clients who may be seeking other services. Shifts will range from 1-2 hours, and scheduling can be very flexible!

This role is perfect for individuals who are:

-currently studying in the field of social work

-seeking experience in nonprofit program development

-comfortable speaking on the phone

-interested in serving the community & supporting a local social service agency

 

If interested, please contact the Program Manager at programs@wshelpline.org for more information and to apply to volunteer!

Organization: West Seattle Helpline

West Seattle Helpline is seeking volunteers to assist on our Helpline Hotline and reach out to previous clients, retrieving thoughts/opinions that will better shape our future programs.

As an evaluation volunteer, you will be responsible for helping us receive, process, and evaluate data from our semi-annual client feedback surveys. This will involve speaking to previous clients on the phone about the services they received to collect required information and contacting other staff members as necessary.

Volunteering a couple hours every month will allow WSH to improve our programs and better serve our West Seattle neighbors, and it will also give volunteers a chance to provide additional support to clients who may be seeking other services. Shifts will range from 1-2 hours, and scheduling can be very flexible!

This role is perfect for individuals who are:

-currently studying in the field of social work

-seeking experience in nonprofit program development

-comfortable speaking on the phone

-interested in serving the community & supporting a local social service agency

 

If interested, please contact the Program Manager at programs@wshelpline.org for more information and to apply to volunteer!

Organization: West Seattle Helpline

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98126

Allow Groups: No