Tingriny Interpreter Volunteer - Female Only (Hounslow)

What You'll Do: 
  • To maintain strict confidentiality and good working relationships
  • To be able to meet with client when required for appointments and other professional meetings when needed
  • Speech translating along with translating written documents from English to Tigrinya
Why You'll Love It: 
  • You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
  • We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
What You'll Learn: 
  • You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For: 

The skills you need

  • Fluent in Tigrinya
  • Be understanding and patient, as well as sensitive to service user’s emotions
  • A good communicator who is able to create a relaxing and nurturing environment
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
Hounslow
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Emotional intelligence
Using professional behaviours
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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