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Full Resource Name:
Jewish Vocational Service - Interpreter Services
Address
4600 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 471-2808
AKA:
JVS - Center for New Americans
Description:
This program helps increase accessibility for those with limited English in our community by providing training for interpreters in the health care and social services arenas. JVC also provides interpreters in 35 languages to schools, social service agencies, hospitals and legal services ! all at a nonprofit rate. JVS also offers cultural competency training for organizations employing or serving diverse populations.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 2, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
4600 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64110
Contacts
Cathy Anderson
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 471-2808
Fax
(816) 471-2930
Language & Cultural Services
(816) 471-2808 x8908
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
By helping your employees understand the dynamics of culture among those who are new to the United States, JVS helps build a bridge between your organization and the people you serve. Cultural Competency training is adapted to the needs of your organization. Please contact Catherine Anderson for more details.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Required Documents
N/A
Eligibility
To qualify for the interpreter training, an individual must be bilingual with at least some experience in the field of interpreting. Individuals earn a "Certificate of Completion" for taking the 5 day, 40 hour course.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
Provide interpreter services in 35 languages
Service Area
Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray & Saline Counties, MO; Doniphan, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami & Wyandotte Counties, KS
Geography Served
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Description
In order to encourage community accessibility and inclusivity, JVS facilitates thousands of interpreting and translating encounters in more than 35 different languages each year. Services include person-to-person interpretation, phone interpretation and written translation.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
35 languages available
Service Area
Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray & Saline Counties, MO; Doniphan, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami & Wyandotte Counties, KS
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.