What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor English to Refugees and Immigrants position at Wisconsin Literacy?
Many refugee and immigrant parents in our community face significant barriers to accessing reliable information about immigration, healthcare, and American culture in their native language as they begin to learn English. As a result, they often struggle to communicate their children’s medical needs, navigate the education system, protect themselves from scams that target vulnerable populations, and so much more — challenges that can deepen their sense of isolation and hinder successful integration into their new community.
But together, we can help change that. By translating important educational videos into families’ native languages, we can break down language barriers and ensure refugee and immigrant parents have access to the critical information they need to support their children and protect their families. With your help, parents can feel more confident navigating healthcare, schools, and daily life — empowering them to integrate more fully into their new community and build a stronger future for themselves and their children.
As a volunteer translator, you can make a direct impact by helping refugee and immigrant parents access vital information in a language they understand. Simply click RESPOND at the top of the page and SIGN UP, and within 24 business-day hours, we'll send you a link to our recorded information session. After completing our required forms, you'll receive personalized virtual training on how to record educational videos covering topics such as healthcare, education, and community and personal safety. Your contributions will help families feel more informed, empowered, and supported as they navigate life in a new country. It’s that simple.
Without access to accurate information in their native language, refugee and immigrant parents will continue to face significant challenges in daily life. They may struggle to understand important vaccination information, how to file their taxes, protect their family against human trafficking, or even how to reach out if they’re struggling with their mental health.
But there is another way — you can help your new neighbor in need. We believe that every refugee and immigrant, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to learn, grow, and contribute. They arrive with rich cultural knowledge, skills, resilience, and experiences that strengthen our communities. By offering parental educational videos in their own language, we not only help them overcome language and systemic barriers — we also affirm and build upon the community cultural wealth they already possess. With your help, these videos enable them to access critical information within the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
Maybe you, or someone in your family know firsthand what it’s like to start over in a new country, learning a new language and adjusting to a new culture. Or maybe you simply care deeply about helping others and want to make a meaningful difference in your community by using your language abilities. You have a unique opportunity to combine your skills and experience to support others. Training sessions for new volunteers are starting soon.
Click RESPOND at the top of the page and SIGN UP to complete our application and join our mission today! We’re excited to have you!
But together, we can help change that. By translating important educational videos into families’ native languages, we can break down language barriers and ensure refugee and immigrant parents have access to the critical information they need to support their children and protect their families. With your help, parents can feel more confident navigating healthcare, schools, and daily life — empowering them to integrate more fully into their new community and build a stronger future for themselves and their children.
As a volunteer translator, you can make a direct impact by helping refugee and immigrant parents access vital information in a language they understand. Simply click RESPOND at the top of the page and SIGN UP, and within 24 business-day hours, we'll send you a link to our recorded information session. After completing our required forms, you'll receive personalized virtual training on how to record educational videos covering topics such as healthcare, education, and community and personal safety. Your contributions will help families feel more informed, empowered, and supported as they navigate life in a new country. It’s that simple.
Without access to accurate information in their native language, refugee and immigrant parents will continue to face significant challenges in daily life. They may struggle to understand important vaccination information, how to file their taxes, protect their family against human trafficking, or even how to reach out if they’re struggling with their mental health.
But there is another way — you can help your new neighbor in need. We believe that every refugee and immigrant, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to learn, grow, and contribute. They arrive with rich cultural knowledge, skills, resilience, and experiences that strengthen our communities. By offering parental educational videos in their own language, we not only help them overcome language and systemic barriers — we also affirm and build upon the community cultural wealth they already possess. With your help, these videos enable them to access critical information within the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
Maybe you, or someone in your family know firsthand what it’s like to start over in a new country, learning a new language and adjusting to a new culture. Or maybe you simply care deeply about helping others and want to make a meaningful difference in your community by using your language abilities. You have a unique opportunity to combine your skills and experience to support others. Training sessions for new volunteers are starting soon.
Click RESPOND at the top of the page and SIGN UP to complete our application and join our mission today! We’re excited to have you!