Yamato International Association holds workshops of interpretation (all language) and translation (English) for enrolled volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteer activity, please apply. We’re waiting for your attendant.

Theme：”Communication through writing”
Content：Learn the difference between speaking and writing
Lecturer：Prof. Lary MacDonald, Soka University, Faculty of International Liberal Arts

Theme：”Considering the process to compose sentences”
Content：Correct sentences, paying attention to grammar and vocabulary
Lecturer：Prof. Lary MacDonald, Soka University, Faculty of International Liberal Arts

Theme：”Let’s write sentences.”
Content：Write sentences through workshop
Lecturer：Prof. Lary MacDonald, Soka University, Faculty of International Liberal Arts

Theme：”What is required for interpreting volunteers…”
Content：The highest required situation for interpretation is individual interview at school and home visit. We will learn things we should know and keep in mind through cases in order interpreting volunteer who is the language bridge between students, guardians and school teacher to interpret better. Volunteers who have a long experience or people who is thinking to interpret come and join us. In the latter part of lecture, we will have time to exchange opinions between attendants and Q and A.
Lecturer：Yamada Kiyoko Betty Sensei, Yokohama City Board of Education, Guidance department, Guidance planning division, Assistant for guidance director

Place	Yamato city office annex 3F meeting room (Upper floor of International Association）
Participant	Enrolled volunteers and all who are interested in volunteer activity
Limit	20 attendants
Fee	Free
Application	We receive in order of arrival from January 5th (Mon) and close when the number reaches limit. Please apply to International Association by visit, phone, fax or Email.