BACKGROUND
Our Interpreter & Translator Program is made up of community members who volunteer to use their language skills to help Newcomers to Canada communicate when English is a language barrier. They assist with understanding spoken and/or written communication between Newcomers and our organization, or with other organizations in Moose Jaw.
HOW TO JOIN
We are always happy to add more interpreters/translators to the list, and we provide training to those who join the program. Interpreters/translators are required to complete a registration application, and submit a clear Criminal Record Check. If you are interested in registering with us, please call 306-693-4677 or email reception@mjmcinc.ca.
** PLEASE NOTE** Interpreters/translators are members of the community who have volunteered to have their names added to this list; they are not employees of the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC). Depending on the assistance that you require, some may charge a fee for services and some may not. Fees charged are at the discretion of the interpreter/translator and can be negotiated between you and them if necessary. If the interpreter/translator is going to charge for their services, you and/or your organization will be responsible for paying the fee. MJMC will not pay for services unless otherwise arranged with management. For languages that are not listed here please contact the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council office at (306) 693-4677 or the Newcomer Welcome Centre at (306) 692-6892. | |||||
LANGUAGE | INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR | PHONE # | INTERPRET (SPEAKING) | TRANSLATE (WRITING) | AVAILABILITY |
ARABIC | Nehad Bakhit | 306-313-7709 | X |
| Fri & Sat - anytime Mon-Thurs - after 3 |
Amharic | Yossief Araya Bahta | 639-538-0346 | X |
| Weekdays - Weekend Evenings |
Farsi (Persian) | Abdul Basir Bina | 306-313-6488 | X |
| By phone Anytime |
German | Maria Carolina Farias | 306-990-0463 | X |
| Flexible |
| Mandarin | Hongsen Shi | 639-475-0369 | X | ||
| Mandinka | Mariama Jorbateh | 639-538-3047 | X | ||
Portuguese | Maria Carolina Farias | 306-990-0463 | X |
| Flexible |
| Tigrinya | Yossief Araya Bahta | 639-538-0346 | X | Weekdays + Weekend Evenings | |
| Wolof | Mariama Jorbateh | 639-538-3047 | X | ||
