Elijah Jacobs
1. What do you do?
As a case aide at the IRC, I interpret for Arabic or Spanish-speaking refugee clients to help them navigate their first months and years in the U.S.
I interpret in many situations, from doctor’s offices to work interviews. I help clients access crucial services such as government benefits, equitable healthcare, and affordable housing, and help them adjust and find employment to support themselves and eventually thrive in their new communities.