ACT Volunteer Role Description

Portuguese-speaking Community Interpreter Volunteer

(Not currently recruiting)




Programme


Portuguese-speaking Case Manager

Supervisor


Portuguese-speaking Case Manager

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) delivers responsive, effective, and valued community-based HIV support services and education, prevention, outreach and fundraising programs that promote the health, well-being, worth and rights of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS, and increase awareness of HIV/AIDS.




Purpose


This position was created to facilitate access to services/programs for Portuguese-speaking people living with HIV/AIDS.

Benefits


An opportunity to develop the necessary skills to work in a community-based social service organization. Direct experience working with Portuguese-speaking service users and their families. Enhancement of knowledge in the field of HIV/AIDS.

Time Commitment


2 hours per week
for 6 months
Details:
Hours fluctuate based on needs of service users.

Duties


The Volunteer will:
Escort Portuguese-speaking service users to their medical, social service, and housing appointments. Interpret on behalf of the service users. Advocate to ensure service users have access to government programs and services.

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
Fluent in English and Portuguese. Culturally competent in specific Portuguese-speaking cultures. Adherence to Confidentiality Policies and Guidelines. Completion of ACT’s Core Skills Training and Community Interpreter Training.

Training
Requirements


Volunteer Core Skills Training, Program-Specific Training, On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers



For more information about or to apply for this role, contact:
Program Volunteer Co-ordinator
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th floor
Toronto, M5B 2J6

phone: (416) 340-2437