Language support for appointments
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
- Homeless People
- Education & Language Support
- Hands-on Activities
- Organisation & Administration
About the volunteering opportunity
In our homeless accommondation in Wedding, we are looking for volunteers to accompany and support our residents at appointments.
Many residents have little knowledge of German. For this reason, they need help with translating texts and interpreting at appointments.
The required languages are: Arabic (high demand), Bulgarian, Romanian, Ukrainian and Russian.
It is sufficient if you speak one of these languages at an intermediate level (B1, B2), but your German should be at an advanced level (C1, C2).
Your Tasks
- Accompaniment to appointments
- Translating and interpreting at various appointments, including medical appointments, visits to the authorities and important conversations
What's needed
- Basic knowledge of Arabic, Bulgarian, Romanian or Russian
- Sensitivity and empathy for the needs of homeless people.
- Reliability and selective willingness to provide support.
Time required
Punctually / as required
You can get involved flexibly as required. We will get in touch with you to discuss your time options
Important notice
The next steps:
1) You register for an introductory meeting.
2) We arrange an appointment at the facility and you get to know the staff on site.
3) We add your documents to a list.
4) We will contact you as soon as a resident has an appointment and needs support.
5) You get back to us and let us know if you are available that day.
Where?
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Since 1946, the UNIONHILFSWERK has been providing social aid out of Christian responsibility. To this day, we remain committed to those who depend on care and support. Our commitment is shaped by our mission statement "to create an individual quality of life" in order to help people to help themselves. Originating from 70 years of civic involvement, voluntary involvement continues to be a fundamental pillar of our commitment to others. As an alliance of the corporate foundation, association, six non-profit organisations and support foundation, UNIONHILFSWERK offers a wide range of possible applications and a commitment-friendly framework.
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