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 Thessaloniki@lhi.org
How to apply
More information and the link to apply for this role – https://docs.google.com/document/d/15380p-SbAX06CKlmK_PjmpNf5p5Je9Rl8hbAeYNnGUg/edit?usp=drivesdk