Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We need volunteers to provide English/Spanish interpretation and translation. There are numerous opportunities and venues in which to perform this important service. On-site interpreters are needed at various locations around Austin where we perform free vision screenings in the community. There is also a need for interpreters to translate phone messages for non-Spanish speaking staff as well as relaying information to clients regarding our services.

Volunteers should be able to understand and speak Spanish and English. If providing written translations, the ability to write in both languages is required. Knowledge of Prevent Blindness Texas' is not necessary. Your training will be "on the job". Must enjoy dealing with clients and posses an interest in social services.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Prevent Blindness Texas - Austin Branch

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Men Adults (26-54) Minorities Children (5-12) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Students Homeless Women Low-income / Poverty Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Health Nonprofit Organization Human Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Language Translation / Interpretation. Writing / Editing Reading

Contact Person: Vicki Weston, Executive Director, (512) 617-5595, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

7901 Cameron Rd., Bldg. 3, Ste. 160 Austin, TX 78754 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located near the corner of 183 & Cameron Rd. Please contact us for detailed directions. For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp