Translator/Interpreter volunteer
Latin American Women’s Aid
We are looking for translators/interpreters to support our service. Some of our service users do not speak English as their first language and rely on interpretation and translation services to access services both within and outside of LAWA. We offer services in 3 languages (Spanish, Portuguese and English) and we require translation support in different circumstances, such as when users experience institutional barriers. – This is a fully remote role.
LAWA runs the only refuges in Europe and in the UK by and for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence. We are looking for translators/interpreters to support our service. Some of our service users do not speak English as their first language and rely on interpretation and translation services to access services both within and outside of LAWA. We offer services in 3 languages (Spanish, Portuguese and English) and we require translation support in different circumstances, such as when users experience institutional barriers. – This is a fully remote role. Duties and responsibilities: • To assist staff and users with interpretation at appointments or meetings. • To translate service users' documentation, when necessary. • To translate LAWA documentation, when necessary. • To translate for either specific projects/outputs to be published by LAWA and/or for the website. • To provide support in the translation of policy documents, posters for events, messages to contact service users, and media content, among others.
Languages & Translation
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Language Skills, Reading & Writing
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills both in English (advanced) and Spanish or Portuguese (advanced). - Professionalism is required for interaction with users and an acknowledgement of remaining impartial when translating. - Have non-judgemental attitude
- Gain experience and be involved in various aspects of third-sector service provision. - Learn about gender, intersectionality, and women’s issues, through day-to-day work and training opportunities. - Develop bonds and integrate with fellow Latin American and other Global Majority women in the UK. - Increase your professional experience and enhance your CV. - Access to community events and social engagements, both organised by LAWA or enabled through LAWA’s facilitation.
Minimum 6 consecutive months.
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This role is fully remote
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