Community Interpreter

2 weeks ago

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece ReliefWeb Full time €12,000 - €24,000 per year

Greece

Community Interpreter

Organization

  • Lifting Hands International

Posted 27 Oct 2025 Closing date 14 Nov 2025

This role is part of an initiative to strengthen
access to essential services
, including healthcare, education, and psychosocial support, for refugees and asylum seekers in Thessaloniki.

Interpreters In Our Pool Will

  • Receive ad hoc assignments based on their availability and community needs.
  • Provide accurate and sensitive interpretation between service providers and clients.
  • Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all settings.
  • Contribute to creating welcoming, trauma-informed communication spaces for all participants.

In addition to interpretation work, there will be
opportunities for professional development
and those interested may gradually take on broader roles co-facilitating
peer support groups
or assisting in
community-based programs as this new project develops.
Role Profile
We Are Seeking Individuals Who

  • Are based in Thessaloniki or the surrounding area.
  • Speak English fluently and at least one other relevant language, such as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, or Lingala. Knowledge of Greek is a bonus
  • Have an interest in working in the humanitarian field, social work, mental health, or community support.
  • Are flexible and reliable, able to respond to ad hoc interpretation requests.
  • Have a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach.
  • Are self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn.
  • We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of forced displacement.

Core Tasks

  • Provide interpretation and translation support for individuals and partners accessing essential services.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality.
  • Take part in essential training and ongoing professional development.
  • Work with the program director to design your personal development and training plan.
  • Support with the mapping of needs in and around Thessaloniki.

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience with interpretation and supporting refugees, asylum seekers, or other populations.
  • A willingness to learn, reflect, and actively participate in ongoing training and capacity-building workshops.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work efficiently in a diverse team, bringing a learning mindset, flexibility, and a positive approach.
  • Minimum six-month commitment.

Desirable Criteria

  • Potential to stay on the team long term.
  • International driver's license.

We Offer

  • Flexible, ad hoc hours based on your availability and support requests. This role can be flexible around other work or commitments.
  • An hourly stipend starting at 6 euros /hour.
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to mental health and wellbeing support for all staff and volunteers.

Please send any questions to

How to apply

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Job details

Country

  • Greece

City Thessaloniki Source

  • Lifting Hands International

Type

  • Volunteer Opportunity

Career category

  • Advocacy/Communications

Years of experience

  • 0-2 years

Themes

  • Health
  • Protection and Human Rights

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