{"id":948,"date":"2021-05-23T11:06:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-23T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vocalizecolumbus.com\/?page_id=948"},"modified":"2024-04-16T17:05:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T21:05:02","slug":"volunteer-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vocalizeinterpreting.org\/es\/volunteer-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-hero alignfull coblocks-hero-423111046306 custom-hero\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-hero__inner has-background-overlay bg-cover has-background-image bg-no-repeat bg-center-center has-background-overlay-30 hero-center-left-align has-padding has-huge-padding\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/vocalizeinterpreting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/home-3.jpg);min-height:500px\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-hero__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-hero__content\" style=\"max-width:560px\">\n<h2 class=\"has-background-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignfull has-text-align-center custom-triple-column-header custom-column-mobile has-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#00befd\">Path to Volunteering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull custom-triple-column custom-column-mobile has-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#00befd\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text fa-stack-1x\">1<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Language Proficiency Assessment<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text fa-stack-1x\">2<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Oral Accreditation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text fa-stack-1x\">3<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Shadowing Experience<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignfull has-text-align-center custom-triple-column-header custom-column-desktop has-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#00befd\">Path to Volunteering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull custom-column-desktop custom-column-desktop-about has-background-color has-text-color has-background mb-0 mt-0\" style=\"background-color:#00befd\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center custom-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text fa-stack-1x\">1<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center custom-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text fa-stack-1x\">2<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center custom-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text fa-stack-1x\">3<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Language Proficiency Assessment<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Oral Accreditation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Shadowing Experience<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top custom-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon-inverse fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text-inverse fa-stack-1x\">1<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language Proficiency Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All volunteers must prove to be proficient in their target language for interpretation. While there are a variety of different examinations available, we recommend the following three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/languagetest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parrot Language Test<\/a><ul><li>The Parrot Language Test is a $35, 30-minute online exam administered at any time.&nbsp;This assessment is available only in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Volunteers must&nbsp;receive level ILR-2+ or above to pass our language requirement.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.languagetesting.com\/oral-proficiency-interview-by-computer-opic#OPIc-q8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Language Testing International Oral Proficiency Interview \u2013 computer (LTI OPIc)<\/a><ul><li>The LTI OPIc exam is a $105, 30-minute online exam, which must be scheduled in advance unlike the Parrot Test. Over 120+ languages are available. Volunteers must receive level advance-mid (ACTFL scale) or above to pass our language requirement.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:anthonymoussa@vocalizecolumbus.org\">anthonymoussa@vocalizecolumbus.org<\/a> for more information regarding acceptable language proficiency assessments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top custom-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon-inverse fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text-inverse fa-stack-1x\">2<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All volunteers must also have some sort of official accreditation in medical interpretation. While a variety of different assessments are available, we recommend the following three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Community Interpreter: Medical Focus<ul><li>This comprehensive 40-hour workshop prepares multilingual individuals for medical&nbsp;interpretation, and can be taken either <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.tcio.net\/the-community-interpreter-online.html\">online <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/cllc.osu.edu\/community-interpreter\">in person at The Ohio State&nbsp;University<\/a>.The online version costs $390, and can be completed at one\u2019s own pace&nbsp;within 6 months of purchase. The in-person workshop at OSU costs $375, and is&nbsp;typically offered in May and December of each year, and is completed in 2 weekends.&nbsp;Upon completion of either workshop and the final interpretation assessment, volunteers receive an official certificate of completion. We typically recommend this accreditation option for potential volunteers with no prior experience. Scholarship applications are currently available through Vocalize Columbus for interested volunteers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.languagestat.com\/mipq__;!!KGKeukY!mvs85vhXszzOivG34436WldnS5mde9e5TrEGU58I2S29smqNIk2Hntz5WL_1BEq-ZF_ueQ$\">Medical Interpreter Position Qualification (MIPQ)<\/a><ul><li>The MIPQ exam assesses a candidate\u2019s ability to work as a medical interpreter. This&nbsp;accreditation option is only available for volunteers with prior experience in interpreting, and can be taken online at any time. Our volunteers must receive a passing score of 75% in both the accuracy and terminology sections of this test. The cost of the exam will be fully covered by Vocalize Columbus. Contact <a href=\"mailto:anthonymoussa@vocalizecolumbus.org\">anthonymoussa@vocalizecolumbus.org<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>National Certification through <a href=\"https:\/\/cchicertification.org\/\">CCHI <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org\/\">NBCMI<\/a><ul><li>Vocalize Columbus also recognizes the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) as the gold standard of accreditation in medical interpretation. These exams may be completed online, with total cost varying from language to language. The cost of these exams will not be covered by Vocalize Columbus at this time.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top custom-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div class=\"custom-number-icon-inverse fa-stack fa-3x\">\n  <i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\n  <strong class=\"custom-number-icon-text-inverse fa-stack-1x\">3<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shadowing Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shadowing opportunities will be available to all Vocalize Columbus volunteers once the first two steps to volunteering are complete. 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