Volunteer your language services to NIJC's clients

Volunteer for Language Services

Volunteer your language services to NIJC's clients.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering your language abilities. The National Immigrant Justice Center provides legal services to immigrants from around the world. Many of our clients do not speak English and therefore we need assistance with interpreting and translating.

Language volunteers:

- Must speak English and another language at an advanced conversational level
- Are able and willing to participate in interviews with sensitive information
- Must be willing to sign a confidentiality statement
- Must be over 18 years old
- Are encouraged to provide services with compassion and professionalism
- Do NOT need to be officially certified as an interpreter or translator.
What type of volunteer language service can you provide? (Please select all that apply)*

Document translationOral interpretation
Besides English, what language(s) can you communicate in at an advanced conversational level?*
Can you communicate in another (third) language at an advanced conversational level? (List one)
Can we share your contact information with pro bono attorneys within NIJC's volunteer network? Information will be shared via email and not published on a website.*

Yes, I consent to sharing my contact information.No, I prefer my information not be shared.
I understand that some of the information shared during client meetings is sensitive, personal and may involve traumatic circumstances. I am willing to sign a confidentiality statement.*

Yes, I understand.
Please confirm that you are older than 18 years old*

Yes, I confirm that I am older than 18 years
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CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

This is a confidentiality agreement statement between the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) and it's volunteer network. All volunteers are asked to sign this agreement before engaging with clients.
I. Purpose. The purpose of this Confidentiality Agreement is to protect the identity and privacy of our clients. Volunteers at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) encounter personal and sensitive information about clients. This is particularly true when assisting immigrant survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, torture and persecution, and unaccompanied immigrant children. Therefore, it is very important to refrain from disclosing any information to third parties about our clients to avoid causing them harm.

II. Confidential Information. Confidential client information should never be discussed in the presence of third parties, except under the Terms outlined below. Any files and/or documents containing confidential information should never be shared or released to third parties, except under the Terms outlined below. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Identifying information about the client, including name, address or phone number;
2. Information relating to the client’s family;
3. Information regarding the client’s immigration status;
4. Information about the abuse, trauma, and/or persecution experienced by the client; or
5. Any other information that would identify the client or potentially place the client and/or family members at risk.
III. Terms. By signing this Confidentiality Agreement, you agree to the highest ethical standards and to abide by the following provisions:
1. All communications between NIJC staff, volunteers, and clients are confidential.
2. The volunteer shall not disclose confidential information to a third party without the client’s express consent to release such information.
3. The volunteer shall not disclose confidential information to a third party without NIJC’s knowledge and consent.
4. I understand that as a volunteer, I have a duty to keep client information confidential throughout my term as a volunteer as well as after my volunteer status ends.
5. I understand that my failure to abide by the terms of this Confidentiality Agreement may result in the termination of my participation as a volunteer at NIJC.
I, (type name below), have read the above NIJC Confidentiality Agreement and understand its terms and my responsibilities as a volunteer.*

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Volunteer for Language Services

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT