| Position ID: 2566 |
Last Modified: 21 Jan 2013 |
Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2011 |
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| Opportunity Details |
| Contact | Kenny Manhamo, Settlement Counselor; Phone: 905-356-2249; Fax: 905-356-9879; Email: info@mnnf.ca |
| More Info Link | www.mnnf.ca |
| Duties | Provide translation for immigrants. Typical examples include translation of documents, assistance with completing forms and assistance during interviews. An exact time/duration cannot be specified; volunteers will be called when needed for assistance with a client. Volunteers will be placed on a "standby" contact list and will be notified whenever their services are needed. |
| Benefits | Community service credit, volunteer appreciation activities |
| Clients | Likely to be immigrants or children of immigrants, as they have 2 languages |
| Dates and Times | Days: Unspecified - varies; Times: Unspecified - varies |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Location | Usually Social Assistance and Immigration |
| Accessibility | Our location (St Paul's Church) is not accessible; however, Immigration and Social Service offices are wheelchair accessible. |
| Minimum Age | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for OSSD | No |
| Minimum Hours | 1 |
| Commitment Length | May be called more than once; for isolated cases. |
| Training | Orientation ; Scheduled training ; We will review application forms and procedures with volunteer, so they will be familiar with process. |
| Transportation | On Bus Route |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Start Date | On or after 17 Jan 2011 |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Categories | General Help (Multiculturalism) ; Specific Language Request |
| Skills/Experience | Must be fluent in both English and the second language needed for translation, to the point that communication in either language would not be a problem.
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| Additional Requirements | Although no police check, we will check background of volunteer. Application form, interview, references, confidentiality form signed. |
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| Organization Name | Multicultural Network of Niagara Falls |
| Office Phone | 905-732-5337 |
| Fax | 905-356-9879 |
| E-Mail | info@mnnf.ca |
| Website | www.mnnf.ca |
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