Volunteer Translator

We are seeking 5 volunteers based in Teesside, there is no specific location due to it being a hybrid role with various offices based in Teesside if office work is needed.

The days and hours are flexible to suit the successful applicants but please note there will be no evening or weekend working., We have an exciting opportunity to join Humankind as a Volunteer Translator, supporting people across Teesside. If you are fluent in English and either Polish, Panjabi, Urdu or Arabic then this could be the role for you. This role provides the opportunity to volunteer in a support based role, utilise your attention to detail and practice integrity. You will volunteer alongside our team of navigators, translating for people during appointments, meetings or in writing.
The main duties will include:

• Translating verbal and written information from English to either Polish, Panjabi, Urdu, or Arabic.


• Attending meetings and appointments with the person, this may be in person, online or by phone to translate.


• Making and submitting weekly case notes.
  
  A clear communicator


• Confident


• Approachable


• Willing to attend and complete relevant training


• Interested in being part of the mission and vision of Humankind


• Professional and to maintain boundaries, adhere to Humankind policies, engage in supervision.
  
  Humankind is one of England's most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don't always believe in themselves.

We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.


• Regular supervision and support


• Induction and access to training


• To learn and practice new skills within a teamwork setting.


• To feel part of a team and the wider Humankind organisation


• Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey.


• Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Humankind's work in the region.