Interpretation Support; Senegalese Wolof to English and English to Senegalese Wolof

Interpretation Support (Senegalese Wolof to English and English to Senegalese Wolof)

We are looking for a fully bilingual English & Senegalese Wolof speaker with fluency in both languages to accompany one of our clients and attorneys to an upcoming ICE appointment in Baltimore, MD, where you will provide in‑person interpretation. The volunteer will assist one of our staff attorneys during the client’s ICE appointment to streamline communication during the meetings. Interpretation will be needed from both English to Senegalese Wolof and Senegalese Wolof to English.

Volunteers are not required to be certified interpreters but should be completely comfortable interpreting between the two languages, and preferably have interpretation experience, whether through a formal position or volunteering.

Individuals assisting will need to join at the ICE office in Baltimore, Maryland for the single day appointment in mid‑May. They will also need to review, sign, and return our Volunteer Personnel Manual, our Confidentiality Agreement, and complete a background check with us.

Department/Individuals Assisting:
Ayuda Legal – Immigration Team, MD Office

Responsible to:
Linden Wait, one of our MD – IMM team Supervising Attorneys, and Connor Paul, our Volunteer Manager

• Joining on site at ICE location in Baltimore, Maryland using own transportation
• Assisting with facilitation of conversation between attorney, client, and ICE officials regarding matters discussed during the appointment
• Interpreting information shared by attorney and ICE official from English to Senegalese Wolof
• Interpreting information shared by client from Senegalese Wolof to English

• Required:
  • Aged 18+ or older
  • Bilingual, English – Senegalese Wolof native/heritage fluency
  • Ability to join in person at the Baltimore, MD ICE location using own transportation
  • Comfortable joining on site at an ICE building and interacting with ICE officials
  • Polite, courteous, and a positive disposition
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Organized, timely, and able to meet deadlines
  • Successful completion of a background check
• Preferred:
  • Some experience in interpretation, specifically between English and Senegalese Wolof
  • Previous experience working to assist low‑income individuals, immigrants, refugees, or survivors of domestic abuse/sexual assault/trauma
  • Passion for serving the immigrant community

• Joining in person at the appointment location in downtown Baltimore in mid‑May (estimated date of May 20th; may be updated upon selection)
• Availability for approximately three hours (expectation 9 AM – 12 PM, but may be updated)

No technology will be needed to assist with this opportunity.