Volunteer ASL Translator to Help Ashoka Fellows Access and Participate in Bi-monthly Supportive Programming with Ashoka

About the Affiliated Organization

Ashoka is the world's largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. We call them Ashoka Fellows and they're bringing their systems changing innovations to solve urgent social and environmental issues in 99 countries. We collaborate with our Fellows and numerous other partners to create a world where everyone can learn to access their own power to be changemakers for the good of all. For more information, please visit https://www.ashoka-usa.org/.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL translation for bi‑monthly virtual Fellow‑facilitated conversations over Zoom.
• Ensure programming is accessible for all members of the Ashoka network.
• Translate meaning and context in real time during sessions covering topics such as succession planning, leadership transitions, AI in the workplace, movement building in chaotic times, and democracy.
• Participate in 1‑hour sessions that combine presentations and group conversation for 4‑8 people.

Schedule

• Sessions occur on Thursdays at 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM EST.
• Estimated time commitment: approximately 1 hour per week.
• Project duration: 6‑12 months.
• Position is virtual/remote.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• ASL and English fluency with ability to translate meaning and context in real time.
• Experience translating using live video software such as Zoom.
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining ethics, as sessions may involve vulnerable personal and organizational topics.