Female Language Support Assistant (English-Kurdish)

International women's Group
VO105737

Are you fluent in Turkish and English and passionate about helping others build confidence with digital skills?
The International Women’s Group (IWG) is looking for a dedicated Female Kurdish–English Interpreter to support women attending workshops in Glasgow.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring Kurdish-speaking participants can fully take part in the session. You will help bridge the language gap, enabling learners to understand the content, follow instructions, and gain hands-on experience with digital tools and emerging AI technologies.
Many of the women attending may be new to technology or returning to learning, so your support will help create a welcoming, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can succeed.
Role Responsibilities
Provide consecutive interpretation from English to Kurdish during workshop delivery
Support participants to understand instructions, tasks, and key concepts
Offer one-to-one “over-the-shoulder” support as participants use devices, apps, or AI tools
Help to simplify technical language into clear, accessible Turkish
Encourage participation and build confidence among learners
Work alongside the facilitator to ensure the session runs smoothly
Help create a safe, supportive, women-only learning space
Practical Details
Location: St. Matthew Community Centre, 200 Balmore Road, Glasgow
Days: Sessions take place on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Time commitment: Typically short workshop sessions (e.g. 2–3 hours per session)
Frequency: Flexible – you can support one or multiple sessions depending on your availability
Expenses: Travel expenses will be provided
Age requirement: 16+
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when registered and logged in). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected].

Experience required

Fluency in Kurdish and English (Communicate level is acceptable)

Friendly, patient, and approachable communication style

Confidence supporting others in a learning environment

Reliability and ability to work collaboratively with staff and learners

Understanding of, or sensitivity to, the experiences of women from diverse backgrounds
Please note: This is a female-only role to support a safe and comfortable space for women participants.