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At the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre we see it as our mission identify and meet the needs of refugees and migrants in Coventry through the provision of projects and services which helps them to ...
Volunteer interpreter
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Summary
To provide interpreting services for clients at the CRMC mostly via telephone but also occasionally attending offices to interpret face to face.Detailed description
To provide interpreting services for clients attending appointments at the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre. Most of the interpretation is carried out via telephone although occasionally volunteer interpreters also attend our offices to interpret face to face.
Main Activities
- Confidential and precise interpreting via telephone or face-to-face interpreting.
- Maintaining professional boundaries with the client during and outside the appointments.
- Following Interpreter guidance.
- Adhering to CRMC policies including- Professional boundaries, confidentiality and Safeguarding.
Essential Attributes
- Fluent English and one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Urdu, Farsi, Kurdish, Polish, Romanian, Albanian.
- Or fluent in any language as well as English
- Ability to observe impartiality whilst interpreting, without expressing personal opinions or giving advice.
Potential Benefits
- Opportunity to meet people from a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Opportunity to develop a range of skills and gain knowledge of issues relevant to our client group.
- Reference for employment or academic applications.
- Supporting the CRMC to provide essential services to those in need.
Time Commitment
The demand for a particular language is variable and dependent on client needs. There are no set times when we can guarantee that an interpreter will be needed. This might happen at any time during office opening hours (Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00). You will only be contacted during the times that you have told us you are available.