Freelance Interpreter

APPLY HERE: https://webapps.context.ie/va/

Join Our Team - Freelance Community Interpreters Wanted

Language skills required nationwide, with a high demand in Sligo, Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Nenagh and Limerick.

Languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Chinese, Creole, Croatian, Czech, Dari, Estonian, Farsi, French, Georgian, Hindi, Hungarian, Karen, Korean, Krio, Kurdish, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Malay, Malayalam, Mandarin, Moldovan, Mongolian, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Setswana, Shona, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu

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Are you a language enthusiast based in Ireland, fluent in both English and another language? Are you passionate about helping non-English speakers access essential public services? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team of interpreters!

Apply for freelance work via our application page here: https://webapps.context.ie/va/

Why Join Us? As a freelance community interpreter, you'll play a crucial role in bridging communication gaps and facilitating access to vital public services for diverse communities. From hospitals to refugee organisations, migrant and asylum seeker support services, to labour relations and other public services, your linguistic expertise will make a meaningful impact. With us, you can be assured of:

• Partnership Approach: A supportive team that values your contribution, plus comprehensive resources to equip you with the skills needed for interpretation.
• Transparency: Gain full visibility into assignment details and requirements.
• Variety & Flexibility: Tailor your schedule based on your availability and choose interesting assignments that align with your preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide linguistic support in various settings, ensuring effective communication.
• Maintain impartiality and respect for boundaries, acting as a conduit of information.
• Conduct research as needed to enhance the accuracy of interpretation.
• Stay calm, focused, and perform well under pressure.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intercultural sensitivity.
• Well-developed linguistic and interpreting skills.
• Information research skills.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and work well under pressure.

Ready to make a difference through your language proficiency? Join us in creating a more inclusive and accessible community for all.

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Please note: this is a freelance position open to candidates based in Ireland with a relevant work permit. The majority of interpreting consultations are in-person and so a full licence with access to transportation is desirable.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you based in Ireland?

Language:

• English and second language (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Freelance Community Interpreting