Nonprofit

Spanish Language Ministry Translator

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Detroit, MI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1–2 hours per week translating written or spoken content; may include live service support or pre-recorded materials.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Communications Access, Community Development, Religion & Spirituality
    Benefits:
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    17+

    Description

    Role Purpose:

    To expand the reach of Elijah Mercy Ministries to Spanish-speaking communities by faithfully and accurately translating spoken and written content from English to Spanish. This role plays a critical part in helping our message of hope, grace, and mercy cross language barriers and bring the Gospel to a broader audience.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Translate written content including flyers, devotionals, web content, and social media posts.
    • Provide live or recorded interpretation of sermons, teachings, and events.
    • Assist in subtitling and captioning for online video content.
    • Help build a glossary of ministry-specific terms to ensure consistent translation style.
    • Collaborate with media and outreach teams to time translations with communications rollouts.
    • Occasionally attend meetings or services to assist with live translation needs.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
    • Strong understanding of Christian and Biblical terminology.
    • Experience in translation or interpretation (formal or informal).
    • A heart for ministry and passion to serve multicultural communities.
    • Reliable and consistent with deadlines and communication.

    Commitment:

    • Approximately 1–3 hours per week, depending on ministry needs.
    • Remote or hybrid (option to serve in person for events/services).
    • Flexible scheduling with clear deadlines and advance notice.

    Impact of the Role:

    By serving in this capacity, you will directly help the ministry fulfill its calling to be a multicultural hub of faith and love. Your work will open doors for families and individuals to feel seen, heard, and spiritually fed—no matter their language.

    Role Purpose:

    To expand the reach of Elijah Mercy Ministries to Spanish-speaking communities by faithfully and accurately translating spoken and written content from English to Spanish. This role plays a critical part in helping our message of hope, grace, and mercy cross language barriers and bring the Gospel to a broader audience.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Translate written content including flyers, devotionals, web content, and social media posts.
    • Provide live or recorded interpretation of sermons, teachings, and events.
    • Assist in subtitling and captioning for online video content.
    • Help build a glossary of ministry-specific terms to ensure consistent translation style.
    • Collaborate with media and outreach teams to time translations with communications rollouts.
    • Occasionally attend meetings or services to assist with live translation needs.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
    • Strong understanding of…

    Location

    On-site

    The Mercy Hub

    Detroit, MI, USA

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