National Language Service Corps

Laura Vlasman

Are you an experienced or novice translator or interpreter? Are you looking for ways to use your language skills to make a difference in your community and country? Are you interested in enhancing your language skills through professional linguistic resources at no cost to you? If yes, then the National Language Service Corps, NLSC, may be the right place for you.

The NLSC is a Federal government organization consisting of on-call, multilingual volunteers who are willing to use their language skills and cultural knowledge to help government agencies in their readiness efforts, and communities in times of need. In order to volunteer, you must first join the organization as a Member; there is no membership fee required. Though Members are volunteers to the Corps, if their language skills are needed and they choose to participate, they are compensated by means of a small stipend and per diem in some instances.

NLSC Membership Qualifications Requirements

US Citizen, 18 years of age or older

Fluency in English and a foreign language

Male applicants must have registered for Selective Service

Desired Skills and Experience

Professional translation or interpretation experience between English and a foreign language

If you meet the required qualifications listed above and are interested and available to assist as an NLSC language volunteer, please apply via our website at:

https//www.nlscorps.org/SecureWeb/PreJoin.aspx

Please include a copy of your resume and any additional certification during the online application process.

You can learn more about the National Language Service Corps, the application process, skills required, benefits of membership, and assignments under the FAQ on our website:

http://www.nlscorps.org/Forms_Kernel/FAQCS.aspx

While we accept applicants across languages, we are currently seeking particularly speakers of these:

AZERBAIJANI   *   ACHOLI   *   ARABIC   *   BANANANKAN   *   BENGALI    *   CHINESE   *   FRENCH   *   FULFULDE   *   HAITIAN   CREOLE   *   HAUSA   *   INGUSH   *   JAPANESE   *   KANEMBU   *   KANURI   *   KURDISH   *   MAA   *   MAGUINDANAO   *   MARANAO   *   MIXTEC   *   NAHUATL   *   NAURUAN   *   RUSSIAN   *   SANGA   *   SONGO   *   SPANISH   *   SWAHILI   *   TAMASHEK   *   TAUSUG   *   TOK PISIN   *   VIETNAMESE   *   YAKAN

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