Cornell language professors play an essential role in our program by confirming the written and oral language skills of our prospective volunteers.
Faculty play an important role in contributing their language and teaching expertise to ensure that student volunteers have the language abilities necessary for providing services to community partners.
Consider participating with our program to approve our volunteers and help us continue bridging the language and cultural barriers that exist in our community.
Faculty Chair
Faculty Chair
"It is particularly inspiring to see the enthusiasm of Cornell students who are Portuguese speakers volunteering to assist the local Portuguese-speaking community. Some students are eager to expand their language skills beyond the classroom, gaining experience in specialized fields like medical or legal translation. Others are motivated by a desire to connect with the community and ensure that non-English speakers have equal access to vital services."
Dr. Denise Osborne
Senior Lecturer of Portuguese
