Dari/Pashto Interpreter for Safety & Wellness Program

The Volunteer Interpreter provides on-site and remote language interpretation support to the Safety & Wellness Program, serving as a neutral and accurate conduit of communication between clients and service providers while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support interpretation and translation needs for Safety & Wellness support groups and psychoeducational workshops.
• Assist with written translation of materials, handouts, and outreach documents as needed.
• Provide interpretation during meetings, appointments, and events for Safety & Wellness clients and program staff as requested.
• Communicate with supervisors to assess interpretation needs, scheduling, and locations prior to each assignment.
• Deliver accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation in all settings, including support groups, workshops, mental health appointments, and community events.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality and neutrality.
• Coordinate with the Mental Health Coordinators and program staff to prepare for assignments and debrief as needed.
• Participate in volunteer orientations, trainings, and team meetings as required.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Pashto or Dari.
• Based in the US and a US citizen or holds valid US work authorization.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain neutral and professional in sensitive situations.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards in interpretation.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent availability for scheduled assignments.
• Prior experience in interpretation or translation, particularly in healthcare, mental health, or social services settings (preferred).
• Interest or experience working with forcibly displaced, refugee, and/or immigrant communities (preferred).
• Familiarity with mental health terminology or psychosocial support frameworks (preferred).
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to varying needs and settings (preferred).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments or requests (preferred).

Skills

• Dari Interpretation
• Pashto Interpretation
• English Fluency
• Confidentiality in Interpretation
• Ethical Interpretation Standards
• Healthcare Interpretation
• Mental Health Terminology
• Psychosocial Support Frameworks
• Translation Experience
• Refugee Community Engagement
• Immigrant Community Engagement
• Remote Interpretation
• On-site Interpretation
• Multitasking
• Communication in Sensitive Situations

Languages

English, Pashto, Dari