Arabic Group Activities Interpreter

Skills

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in speaking and understanding the advertised language(s) and comfortable completing verbal translation and interpretation.
• Has excellent English language skills – you will need a minimum Level 2 (C1 or Upper intermediate in all skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening)
• You will have the language we are looking for as your first language and a higher education qualification in your mother tongue OR a level 2 interpreting qualification OR you are currently studying towards a level 2 interpreting qualification.
• Has some knowledge of the culture and practices of the countries the language is spoken.
• Is a good listener and able to communicate with members in an empathetic and compassionate way.
• Understands the importance of keeping an individual’s personal information secure and private and working within the boundaries of the role to keep everyone safe.
• Is passionate about standing with Crisis and our members to end homelessness.

What do I need to do this role?

• As part of your recruitment, you will need to provide details for one referee, and where relevant provide evidence of qualifications or training.

Additional information

To provide a safe, welcoming environment for everyone we provide volunteers with a code of conduct (how we work together). This will be found within your volunteer policy sign off document. We ask all volunteers to read our policy document and always comply with those policies.

We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming, remain relevant and are fully accessible to everyone that we help and support. We are keen to receive applications from volunteers from diverse and other marginalised communities as this helps us ensure the best experience for those that we are here to help. This includes those with lived experience of homelessness.