Community Interpreter
Praxis for Migrants and Refugees (formerly Praxis Community Projects)
Praxis for Migrants and Refugees are now recruiting for volunteers to provide essential interpreting support to our staff and volunteers. Many of our service users do not speak English as a first language and rely on interpretation to communicate their personal information confidentially and accurately. This can be very distressing to users and so this role requires understanding and sensitivity.
We are now recruiting for volunteers to provide essential interpreting support to our staff and volunteers. Many of our service users do not speak English as a first language and rely on interpretation to communicate their personal information confidentially and accurately. This can be very distressing to users and so this role requires understanding and sensitivity. Tasks will include: Interpreting for clients during advice meetings with advisers Interpreting client interviews Interpreting at our monthly drop-in Being available to be booked by advisers throughout the week Translating relevant documentation
Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Languages & Translation
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Reading & Writing
Role requirements: • Ability to speak and write effectively in English • Excellent listening and communication skills • Ability to speak a community language (essential) • A level 1 qualification in Community Interpreting (desirable) • Being enrolled in an interpreting course • IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Zoom for online interpreting • Live in London in the UK • Awareness of the challenges facing migrant communities and a commitment to Praxis’ core values of solidarity, inclusiveness, respect, and justice.
What to expect: • A full induction and training. • Support and supervision throughout the duration of the voluntary role. • This role can enhance and improve communication, patience, problem-solving, organisation and teamwork skills. • Preferable speak different languages especially Bengali
We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to volunteering for a period of 6 months minimum. Ongoing supervision, support and in-house training will be provided.
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Praxis for Migrants and Refugees Pott Street
Bethnal Green station
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