Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on November 16, 2009

Maintain language fluency and increase surgical access for low-income, uninsured individuals. Provide interpretive services for non-English speaking patients and assist them in filling out paperwork at doctors’ appointments and/ or surgeries. The position is offered throughout the week and/ or on Saturdays at doctors’ offices and medical facilities in any of six Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma).

Required Skills:
Desire to learn about the healthcare system and medical terminology. Volunteers must be fluent in English and Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Cantonese. You will also be asked to undergo a fluency evaluation. Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and attention to detail.

Interpreters only need to have moderate availability, minimum 2 appointments per month, with a minimum commitment of 3 – 6 months. The appointment can range from 1 – 4 hours.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Operation Access

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekends

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Contact Person: Ali Balick, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

115 Sansome St., Suite 1205 San Francisco, CA 94104 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montogmery BART

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Web Site: http://www.operationaccess.org

Last updated on November 16, 2009

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