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Published 10/13/25 8:52AM

Swahili Interpreters Needed to Support Refugee Program!

Bridge Refugee Services, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Knoxville, TN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    A couple of hours a month, most likely.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Economic Development, Hunger, Food Security, Immigrants or Refugees
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    The ability to interpret between English and Swahili. Knowledge of gardening/horticulture terms in English and Swahili. Ability to work outdoors in a garden environment.

    Description

    Swahili Interpreters Needed to Support Refugee Program!

    We are looking for volunteer Swahili interpreters to support our budding G.R.O.W. Gardening Program for refugees!

    G.R.O.W. stands for Growing Refugee Opportunity and Wealth, and it is a community-driven Bridge Refugee Services initiative centered on fostering sustained self-sufficiency through culturally informed vocational training, wellness education, and entrepreneurial opportunities. We are expanding this program in partnership with the Knox Co. Community Gardens & Growers Alliance to provide gardening plots and tools; teach gardening skills; and provide the appropriate entrepreneurial instruction to navigate the local farmer’s markets.

    We would love to use your valuable language knowledge to serve our local refugee population as a volunteer interpreter for these gardening classes and entrepreneurial instruction.

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork
    • Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom)
    • Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 paid to Sterling Volunteers)

    If you are interested or have any additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.

    Location

    On-site
    TBD, Knoxville, Tennessee, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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