Opportunity
Do you speak a second language? Here at Shropshire Supports Refugee, we are looking for volunteer interpreters to help us communicate more effectively with our clients. For many of the people we support, English may be a second, third, or even sixth language while for others, their English may be very limited. Your language skills could make a real difference in helping them feel heard, understood, and supported.
We welcome speakers of all languages, but we are especially interested in volunteers who speak Swahili, Amharic, Tigrinya, Dari, or Pashto.
This is an informal volunteering role and is unpaid, but it offers a meaningful opportunity to support your community, gain experience, and make a positive impact in someone’s life.
What skills do I need?
We provide a comprehensive induction, on-going training and support to all our volunteers however there are some skills we require you to have that are specific to this role:
- A friendly and approachable personality
- Enthusiastic and passionate about working with refugees, migrants and asylum seeker
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Able to hold a conversation in a different language.
- Willing to travel to our outreach sessions.
Posted for
Shropshire Supports Refugees
Interests
- Employment, Education and Training
- Human and Civil Rights
- No specific interest
Activities
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Befriending/Support
- Languages
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 01/12/2025
End Date: 01/12/2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
Grove House
8 St Julian\'s Friars
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XL
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