Volunteer Interpreter - Oromo

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Alberta is seeking volunteer interpreters to provide language interpretation during coaching sessions and team meetings. Volunteers will gain valuable experience working alongside clinicians in an impactful role supporting individuals with Autism. Meetings are held virtually, and candidates should be fluent in the language they interpret, possess good communication skills, and maintain confidentiality. This opportunity is ideal for those eager to learn and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Gain experience with a large local non-profit organization

Understanding how clinicians work with families

Opportunity for personal growth and skill development

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate superb reliability and follow instructions.
• Be willing to accept feedback on performance.
• Possess a clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services virtually (Zoom or Teams).
• Maintain boundaries and respect the family's home environment.
• Debrief with the clinical team after each meeting.

Skills

Fluently speak the language for interpretation

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Our Vision

Autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals across Alberta and beyond lead engaged, fulfilling lives with equitable opportunities for participation.

Role Description

Volunteer interpreters support Centre staff by providing language interpretation during parent coaching sessions and team meetings, under staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services virtually (Zoom or Teams)
• Interpret in “first person language”
• Keep the conversation on track and follow the structure of the meeting
• Maintain boundaries
• Be respectful of the family’s home environment, culture and practices
• Help to develop trust & understanding between the client/their guardians and the clinical team
• Debrief with the clinical team after each meeting and take their advice and suggestions into consideration

Qualifications / Competencies

• Fluently speak the language you are signing up to interpret
• Have a love of people and appreciation for the diversity of individuals with Autism
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a good attitude and be eager to learn
• Be able to follow instructions
• Must demonstrate superb reliability
• Be willing to accept feedback on your performance
• Have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Have a clean Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check (renewed every 3 years)**done through us at no cost to you

Time Commitment

Meetings are 1.5 hours long, one Friday in October, one Friday in January 2026, one Friday in May 2026.

Location

Virtually (Zoom or Teams).

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Benefits

Gain experience with a large local non-profit organization that provides services for individuals with Autism. By working with experienced occupational therapist, speech and language pathologists, and behaviour analysts you will gain valuable work experience and an understanding about how these clinicians work with families and children with Autism. Develop awareness of the demographics of the families the Centre serves.