| 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
Click here to complete the volunteer application form
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