Family Interpreter

Description

Interpreters will assist families and other Ready Set School volunteers by providing language interpretation throughout the event. Volunteers will help families communicate with staff, understand event instructions, and access available services such as school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, vaccinations, and health screenings. Interpreters will also help answer questions and ensure families feel welcomed and supported as they move through the event.

Volunteers will also help restock and straighten backpacks and school supply tables as needed.

38 students will be arriving in shifts with their families every 15 minutes.

Notes

  • The first 15 minutes of volunteer shifts will be utilized for training and understanding the flow of the event.
  •  The last shift scheduled on Friday (4:45pm - 7:30pm) will be assisting with restocking and preparing for Saturday after the event close.
  • The last shift scheduled on Saturday (1:45pm - 4:00pm) will be assisting with teardown and cleanup after the event  close

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Warning Requires: 2026 Ready Set School Volunteer Waiver

Location

Location Dot Shift Johnson County Fair Grounds Building C
4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE
IOWA CITY, IA  52246

Shifts

Available shifts for this need
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Aug 14, 2026 @ 11:45am
to 2:30pm
2.75 hours 4 of 4
Fri Aug 14, 2026 @ 2:15pm
to 5:00pm
2.75 hours 4 of 4
Fri Aug 14, 2026 @ 4:45pm
to 7:30pm
2.75 hours 4 of 4
Sat Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:45am
to 12:00pm
2.25 hours 4 of 4
Sat Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:45am
to 2:00pm
2.25 hours 4 of 4
Sat Aug 15, 2026 @ 1:45pm
to 4:00pm
2.25 hours 4 of 4