Volunteer With Hands United
Why Volunteer?
Hands United supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing immigrants and families navigating language deprivation, education systems, immigration processes, and community access. Volunteers are a critical part of reducing communication barriers and strengthening families.
Whether you are a community member, interpreter, educator, or bilingual professional — there is a place for you here.
Community-Based Volunteer Opportunities
1:1 ASL / Spanish Practice
Meet virtually with immigrant families to practice American Sign Language and strengthen communication between Deaf children and their parents.
This work directly combats language deprivation and builds family connection.
1:1 English / Spanish Practice
Support hearing immigrant parents and Deaf adults in building conversational English skills for school meetings, medical appointments, employment, and daily life.
Voiceover Projects
Contribute voice recordings in English or Spanish for educational materials, immigration resources, and family dictionaries.
Help make multilingual resources accessible to families with varying literacy levels.
Interpreting & Advocacy Opportunities
Low-Risk Interpreting (Virtual Workshops)
Interpret during virtual educational workshops such as Know Your Rights (KYR) sessions and family education classes.
These structured environments provide meaningful practice while supporting community access.
Parent Advocacy Support
Assist families in preparing for school meetings, understanding educational rights, and accessing appropriate services for their Deaf child.
IEP Practice Interpreting
Participate in mock IEP scenarios designed to strengthen interpreter skills in educational terminology and multilingual family contexts.
Professional Interpreting – Events
Volunteer professional interpreting services for conferences, workshops, and community events hosted by Hands United.
We often utilize Deaf–hearing interpreter teams for foreign sign language access.
Professional Interpreting – Immigration Support
Provide professional interpreting for immigration-related services, including attorney meetings, Know Your Rights sessions, and language access support for detained Deaf individuals.
This work requires high ethical standards, confidentiality, and experience in legal settings.
Ready to Get Involved?
Join us in reducing language deprivation, strengthening immigrant families, and expanding communication access nationwide.