Refugee Support - Interpreter Volunteer (Liverpool - Russian - Ref Q2-75)

British Red Cross volunteers help thousands of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants every year enabling people to draw upon their own strengths to withstand crisis and rebuild their lives.

Our Interpreter volunteers provide an essential communication link between people who use our service and the volunteers and staff supporting them. Many do not speak English as their first language and rely on high quality and confidential interpretation and translation to relay their personal information. For many people, this can be a difficult and distressing process. We help them to find a way forward and help them start their lives in a new country.

We’d like you to:

• Volunteer for at least 12 months
• Have access to a phone as you will volunteer mainly from home
• Be able to interpret Russian (and having experience in translation especially with refuges would be an advantage, but not necessary)

We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience of being a refugee or asylum seeker.

Health and Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at rsrflvolunteering@redcross.org.uk