Volunteer Interpreter/Translator

SUMMARY

As a member of A.Ss.I.S.T, an interpreter/translator translates spoken passages from one language to another during information sessions, interviews, teleconferences, and/or other meetings; expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending upon the nature of the occasion and/or translates documents and other material from one language to another.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with A.S.I.S.T Advisors and other Team members

1. Serves as interpreter at information sessions, interviews, meetings and teleconferences providing consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages.

2. Listens to complete statements in one language, translates to second, and translates responses from second into first language; expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion.

3. In simultaneous interpreting, renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken.

4. Receives briefing or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.

5. Reads and rewrites general and technical documents in specified language,

6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified an advantage

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of European/Western cultural norms

Demonstrated skills in

• Written and oral in English and at least one other of the required language

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills

• Working within a team

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office or similar