Female Language Support Assistant (English-Turkish)

International women's Group
VO105628

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 Turkish–English Interpreter to support women attending an engaging IT & AI literacy workshop in Glasgow.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring Turkish-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 Turkish 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
Training & Support
A briefing will be provided before the session to outline:
Workshop content
Key terminology
Expectations of the role
On-the-day support from workshop facilitators and IWG staff
Opportunity to ask questions and clarify anything in advance
Ongoing support from the IWG team throughout your volunteering
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 may be reimbursed (please confirm with organiser)
Age requirement: 16+
What We’re Looking For
Fluency in Turkish and English
Friendly, patient, and approachable communication style
Confidence supporting others in a learning environment
An interest in digital skills, IT, or AI (no expert knowledge required)
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.
What Happens Next?
Submit your interest or application
The IWG team will be in touch with further details
You’ll receive a short briefing ahead of the workshop
Attend and support the session with guidance from staff
Why This Role Matters
Your support will help break down barriers to digital inclusion—ensuring that language is not a barrier to learning, confidence, or opportunity.

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). 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]
After You Hit "Apply"
Confirmation email sent.
Follow-up contact (email or call) to arrange a chat.
Induction session at the location
Start volunteering with agreed-upon shift times.