British Sign Language Interpreting Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Off the Curriculum (OTC), an educational charity, is looking for British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting Volunteers, to interpret educational videos in English into British Sign Language. ‘Educo’ is OTC’s own educational platform, created to improve the participants’ experience and aid them in exploring various topics over the course of 2 years. The subjects range from Science, Business, Arts to History or Commerce. The BSL interpreters will therefore be asked to translate a wide variety of video content into BSL to help hearing-impaired.

Why You'll Love It: 
  • Main duties of the role:To interpret educational videos into BSL, on a variety of subjects ranging from Science, Business, Arts to History or Commerce
  • To film themselves interpreting the content in BSL
  • To support the Video Production Team to finalise the videos including the interpreting in BSL

 

What You'll Learn: 

The volunteers will develop their interpreting skills whilst learning about a various array of topics. They will also be part of an organisation that aims to build a supportive and actualised community.

Summary
Volunteering
Trainer
Education
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Public Speaking
Coaching
Communication
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Requirements: 
CV / Resume

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