Become a Volunteer!
 
Our Fall 2024 application is now open! Applications are due by Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm (you will not be able to submit applications after the deadline has passed).
 
We encourage you to attend one of our info sessions on 9/2 and 9/4! Attendance is optional, but recommended if you have any questions or would like to learn more about VHIO.
  • Tuesday, 9/3, 8-9 pm @ Dwinelle 247
  • Thursday, 9/5, 8-9pm @ Social Sciences 136
Being a VHIO volunteer affords numerous benefits, including opportunities to expand communication skills, language abilities, leadership, networking, and knowledge of both healthcare and the local communities.

Qualities we seek in interpreters:

  • Strong proficiency in English as well as Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu and/or Vietnamese
  • Be mature and reliable – you must notify coordinators at least 48 hours in advance if you are unable to attend an event you signed up for (except for emergencies)
  • Have interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with patients and hospital staff
  • Be able to commit for at least one year to attend events and translate documents

Our application form is here. You may need to give our application a minute to load.

VHIO only recruits in Fall semesters. If you missed the deadline, please feel free to fill out the volunteer interest form and we will provide you with more information when applications open in our next cycle!