Availability Details
Venue Address
Crisis
City House, City Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2AF
United Kingdom
54.971603753855, -1.605937677193
We are looking for an Arabic speaker to support with our planned group activities. As an interpreter volunteer, you will support members who attend our tenancy awareness workshops, member forums, health & wellbeing days, Skylight events and other social activities.
You will have the required language as your first or second language OR are working towards a level 2 interpreting qualification.
Skills needed
- You will have the required language as your first or second language OR are working towards a level 2 interpreting qualification.
- 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)
- 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.
Benefits for the Volunteer
There is no feeling like knowing you have played a part in helping someone to end their homelessness and in this role, you will be helping individuals to access our services in a way that enables them to feel understood and communicated with so that they can take the right steps to end their homelessness. You will be part of a team committed to ending homelessness and ensuring members do not experience barriers from the outset of their journey with us. You will also have the satisfaction of putting your skills and experience to use in an impactful way.
