Group Dynamics Translator Volunteers are needed to serve as translators for individuals in our New Routes for Adults Program who have been court mandated to attend Group Dynamics traffic safety education classes. Group Dynamics is a course for drivers who are convicted of operating while intoxicated. The group meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Madison College downtown. Participants often have minimal English abilities and must rely heavily on a personal translator to successfully complete the course. Volunteers are accepted as needed. Time requirement for volunteers is the full length of the Group Dynamic course, generally 6 weeks. Responsibilities: • Represent Centro Hispano of Dane County to the best of your ability by interacting with New Routes participants and Group Dynamics staff, personnel, and students in a professional manner • Translate course work as needed Qualifications: • High level of fluency in Spanish and English • Excellent communication skills • First-hand experience with Latino culture To apply, please complete the following application and send it in along with a cover letter, resume, and references to na@micentro.org with Group Dynamics Translator in the subject line. • 810 W. Badger Rd. • Madison, WI • 53713 • 608-255-3018 • www.micentro.org APLICACION DE VOLUNTARIO / VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Nombre/Name ________________________ Fecha de Nacimiento/DOB Dirección/Address Número de Teléfono/Phone Number E-mail Etnicidad/Ethnicity Genero/Gender Tiene alguna discapacidad? /Do you have a disability? Informacion sobre contacto de emergencia/Information about emergency contact Nombre/Name Relación/Relation Es usted bilingüe? /Are you bilingual? Número de teléfono/Phone Number Que idiomas? /What languages? Que habilidades e intereses tiene que coincidan con la Misión de Centro Hispano?/ What abilities or interests do you have that coincide with Centro Hispano’s Mission? Necesita completar horas de servicio comunitario?/Do you need to complete community service hours? YES / NO Cual es su disponibilidad? /What is your availability? Lunes/Mon. Martes/Tues. Miercoles/Wed. Jueves/Thurs. Viernes/Fri. Sabado/Sat. Con cual programa quiere ser voluntario? (Circule uno) /With which program would you like to volunteer? (Circle one) Youth Programs / Employment / General Support / New Routes for Adults For Staff Use Only Date of Interview: Programa/Program Interviewed by: Supervisor Fecha de Inicio/Starting Date • 810 W. Badger Rd. • Madison, WI • 53713 • 608-255-3018 • www.micentro.org Código de Ética del Voluntario • • • • • • • El voluntario no deberá aprovechar la relación del cliente para obtener ventajas personales, o solicitar a los clientes para su práctica privada o ganancia personal. El voluntario deberá evitar relaciones o compromisos que entran en conflicto con el interés de los clientes o la agencia. El voluntario bajo ninguna circunstancia participará en actividades íntimas o de naturaleza sexual con clientes. El voluntario deberá proveer a clientes con información precisa y completa con respecto al alcance y la naturaleza de los servicios disponibles para ellos. El voluntario deberá fomentar y respetar la dignidad y el valor de cada cliente. El voluntario deberá respetar la privacidad de los clientes y mantener confidencial toda información obtenida durante el curso de servicios profesionales. El voluntario deberá evitar trato preferencial a estudiantes o la apariencia de tratamiento preferencial a clientes. Volunteer Code of Ethics • • • • • • • The volunteer must not exploit the client relationship for personal gain, or solicit the clients for private practice or personal gain. The volunteer should avoid relationships or commitments that will cause conflict with the interests of the clients or the agency. The volunteer under any circumstances cannot participate in intimate activities or sexual nature with clients. The volunteer must provide clients with accurate and complete information with respect to the scope and nature of the services available to them. The volunteer must promote and respect the dignity and value of each client. The volunteer must respect the privacy of the clients and keep confidential all information obtained through out course of professional services. The volunteer must avoid preferential treatment to students or the appearance of preferential treatment to clients. Todos los voluntarios recibirán el Código de Ética y estará de acuerdo en adherirse a estos principios. El incumplimiento del Código puede resultar en acción disciplinaría y/o destitución del programa. All volunteers will receive the Code of Ethics and agree to adhere to these principles. The breach of the Code may result in disciplinary action and / or dismissal from the program. Yo, el firmante, doy permiso a Centro Hispano del Condado de Dane de hacer una investigación de antecedentes penales. I, the signed, give permission to Centro Hispano of Dane County to do a criminal background check. My Social Security Number is: ____________________________________________ • 810 W. Badger Rd. • Madison, WI • 53713 • 608-255-3018 • www.micentro.org