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The following list provides examples of businesses and organizations in the Winston-Salem area that offer opportunities for those interested in volunteering in the field of translation/interpreting. Religious/Social
Casa Guadalupe is an outreach program sponsored by the Catholic Church, which provides extensive immigration services to its clients. The interpreters that volunteer at Casa Guadalupe help in a variety of areas, such as in court, in a doctor's office, filling out government documents, and any other area in which immigrants need aid. While there is one full time paid interpreting position, all other interpreters work on a volunteer basis. Because of the variability of need, volunteers are called by the organization when an opportunity arises. For more information, contact Veronica Zambrino at (336) 727-4745.
Crisis Control Ministry provides aid to those who are going through a financial crisis. They lend assistance through services such as providing food and clothing, offering prescription medication, and providing financial aid to help pay for rent and utilities. The current need is primarily for Spanish speaking interpreters who interview clients in order to assess situations and needs, and who serve as pharmacy assistants in the free pharmacy. The environment is a very casual setting, and interpreters serve on a volunteer basis, although there may be paid positions in the future. For more information, contact Vicki Wooten, Director of Volunteers, at (336) 724-7875 ext. 1055, or ccmvolunteer@yahoo.com.
Old Town Elementary is a public elementary school at which a large portion of the student body is of Hispanic origin. Volunteers assist in interpreting between parents and teachers at meetings, however this need varies greatly and is fairly unpredictable from day to day. Also, the school holds a number of events every year in which interpreters are needed in large numbers. One such event takes place in the month of April, and involves screening students who have enrolled in kindergarten. Interpreters work in 15 minute sessions, and perform tasks such as test administration and interpreting parent feedback. In addition, the school holds Family Fun Science and Math Nights every fall and spring, and usually needs six interpreters to play with and assist the families. For more information,
contact Judy Davis at jadavis@wsfcs.k12.nc.us. Health
Centro Clinico is a free medical clinic that provides basic services to those in need. The clinic currently needs interpreters who speak English and Spanish to facilitate conversations between doctors and patients. The need for interpreters fluctuates, however during the summer months (May through mid September) interpreters are in particularly high demand. In addition, during the week interpreters are needed in the clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-9 pm, and Thursdays from 1-4 pm. All interpreters work on a volunteer basis. For more information, contact Rex Hanby at (336) 703-1516 or drcare1@bellsouth.net.
The mission of the Department of Public Health is to "improve the health and well being of all persons in Forsyth County through community health promotion, disease prevention and protection of the environment." Interpreters aid in this pursuit through facilitating communication between doctors and their patients. Interpreters are needed at all times during the year and work solely on a volunteer basis. For more information,
contact Kimmie Dunn at (336) 727-2434 ext. 3611 or dunnat@co.forsyth.nc.us. Legal
The MacKenzie Law Firm is a local firm that specializes in Immigration and Nationality Law as well as Civil Litigation. Interpreters are needed on a volunteer basis to assist immigration clients. Although they already have many Spanish interpreters, they have an occasional need for interpreters in other languages. For more information, contact Helen Parsonage at parsonage@mackenzielawfirm.com. |
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