What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer ASL Translator to Help Ashoka Fellows Access and Participate in Bi-monthly Supportive Programming with Ashoka position at Ashoka?
This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity
About The Affiliated Organization
Ashoka is the world's largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. We call them Ashoka Fellows and they're bringing their systems changing innovations to solve urgent social and environmental issues in 99 countries. We collaborate with our Fellows and numerous other partners to create a world where everyone can learn to access their own power to be changemakers for the good of all.
For more information, please visit https://www.ashoka-usa.org/
Job Description
As a part of the life-long Fellowship program, the U.S. team hosts bi-monthly, virtual, Fellow-facilitated conversations over Zoom to support them personally, discuss strategy, and build community. We are looking for an ASL translator to ensure our programming is accessible for all members of the network.
Topics have included succession planning and leadership transitions, using AI in the workplace, movement building in chaotic times, and democracy. You'll have the chance to be in community with some of the brightest social entrepreneurs of our times and learn interesting things along the way! These virtual sessions are 1hr long, with a combination of presentations and group conversation for 4-8 people. They take place on Thursdays at 12:00PM or 12:30PM EST. Please let us know if you can help!
Volunteer Logistics
Estimated hours required per week: 1
The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months
This position is Virtual (Remote)
Language Requirements
English
Desired Skills And Experience
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity
About The Affiliated Organization
Ashoka is the world's largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. We call them Ashoka Fellows and they're bringing their systems changing innovations to solve urgent social and environmental issues in 99 countries. We collaborate with our Fellows and numerous other partners to create a world where everyone can learn to access their own power to be changemakers for the good of all.
For more information, please visit https://www.ashoka-usa.org/
Job Description
As a part of the life-long Fellowship program, the U.S. team hosts bi-monthly, virtual, Fellow-facilitated conversations over Zoom to support them personally, discuss strategy, and build community. We are looking for an ASL translator to ensure our programming is accessible for all members of the network.
Topics have included succession planning and leadership transitions, using AI in the workplace, movement building in chaotic times, and democracy. You'll have the chance to be in community with some of the brightest social entrepreneurs of our times and learn interesting things along the way! These virtual sessions are 1hr long, with a combination of presentations and group conversation for 4-8 people. They take place on Thursdays at 12:00PM or 12:30PM EST. Please let us know if you can help!
Volunteer Logistics
Estimated hours required per week: 1
The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months
This position is Virtual (Remote)
Language Requirements
English
Desired Skills And Experience
- ASL & English Fluency with the ability to translate meaning and context in real time.
- Experience translating using live video software like Zoom Confidentiality & Ethics - These topics are oftentimes vulnerable, with folks sharing real-life challenges and sensitive organizational information. We ask that you have experience with confidentiality.