Language Interpreter

Do you speak Arabic or another world language?  If so, consider putting your skills to work to change the lives of refugees in Dallas.  The Language Interpreter will be utilized in English Classes, AALC events, and other special uses.  

Duties 

Duties include the following: 

• Provide interpretations for student or instructor in Arabic or English 
• Walk around the room during class to ensure proper notes and answers are written and proper spelling is used for main or covered concepts, relaying to the teacher any areas that need to be reviewed before moving on 
• Teach classes when instructor is absent 
• Prepare extensions activities, projects, or games as needed 
• Help instructor ensure that copies of lessons are maintained in accordion files 
• Participate in conversation exchange activities 
• Provide helpful teaching points as asked or as needed 

Required Skills 

The following skills are preferred: 

• Heartfelt desire to help Arabic speakers learn English 
• Strong English speaking skills a must (or bilingual Arabic and English speakers) 
• ESL teaching or other teaching experience a plus 
• Strong presentation and verbal skills (reading, writing, spelling, speaking) 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Personable and outgoing, service-oriented 
• Patient, flexible, and positive attitude 
• Professional, dependable and punctual 

Work Hours

Volunteers are needed during the following shifts:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30am - 1:00pm

Only 3 excused absences permitted per semester

Dress Code

Please dress modestly.  We encourage women to wear long pants or a long skirt.  Nothing tight.  Tops should fully cover shoulders; three-quarter sleeves or longer preferred.

All volunteers are subject to background checks