| Volunteer Role | Peer Volunteer – Tigrinya Speaker (Dundee) |
| Time Commitment | 6 hours per week |
| Responsible to | Service Manager Hannan Najar and Administrator Mary Wallace |
| Location | At the SRC Dundee Office, 1 Shore Terrace, Dundee or working from home as required |
| Duration | At least 6 months |
| Closing date | Ongoing |
To read our frequently asked questions about volunteering with us, please visit the volunteering page at
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
Scottish Refugee Council team based in Dundee supports refugees to integrate into the community in Dundee and the wider UK. We use a range of methods to facilitate this including Social Media.
What will I be doing?
Your duties will be varied but will include:
- Translating messages from English into Tigrinya for WhatsApp messages.
- Translating in person to support communication with Advisers and other professionals.
- Working closely with volunteers and members of staff
- Occasionally accompanying clients for appointments to support interpretation.
- Adding voiceovers to the videos created by the social media volunteer (internal training will be provided).
What skills and qualities do I need?
- A good level of English and Tigrinya
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a range of different people including asylum seekers and refugees
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliability, punctuality and enthusiasm
What do I get out of it?
- The chance to make a very positive impact on the lives of people in the community
- Meeting new people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Building voluntary work experience
- Gaining experience of working within the human rights charity sector in the UK
To protect all our volunteers and service users this role is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
How to Apply?
- Deadline for applications: Ongoing
- Click here to complete the volunteer application form
- We will contact you soon after the deadline to invite you to a volunteer interview.
Do you have any questions about this volunteer role?
Contact our volunteering team at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Need support or information about he application process?
Please email us at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk, or read our Frequently Asked Questions