For many families, language can be one of the biggest barriers to accessing services, understanding important information, and building a new life. As a Community Interpreter, you'll help bridge that gap by providing interpretation during appointments, workshops, and everyday interactions that empower families to thrive.
Your ability to speak another language can open doors, reduce confusion, and help families feel seen, heard, and understood.
Flexible, As-Needed Opportunity
Serve when you're available. Once you're trained, we'll contact you whenever interpretation needs arise, and you can accept opportunities that fit your schedule.
Languages Needed
We are currently seeking volunteers who speak:
Spanish
Arabic
Dari
Swahili
Fulani
What You'll Do
Interpretation opportunities vary based on community needs and may include:
Supporting meetings between World Relief staff and clients.
Assisting during workshops, orientations, and community events.
Helping families navigate appointments and everyday tasks such as:
Completing job applications
Building résumés
Learning digital skills
Accessing community resources
We Provide
Volunteer orientation and training.
Ongoing support from World Relief staff.
Flexible opportunities based on your availability.
Once you're onboarded, you'll join our interpreter volunteer network. When interpretation needs arise, our team will contact you to see if you're available—allowing you to serve when it fits your schedule.
You're a Great Fit If You Are
Fluent in English and at least one of the languages listed above.
Passionate about serving refugee and immigrant communities.
Professional, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality.
Comfortable helping people communicate in a variety of settings.
Time Commitment
Interpretation opportunities vary throughout the year and are scheduled based on volunteer availability and community needs.
Volunteers Needed: Ongoing
Volunteer Onboarding
Before serving, all volunteers complete our onboarding process, which includes:
Volunteer application
Online orientation and training
Background check
We'll prepare you with everything you need to confidently serve as part of our interpreter team.
