Volunteer Interpretor/Translator Service MISHOP: Mitaka International Society for HOsPitality

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Volunteer Interpretor/Translator Service

Description of Activities

We provide the Voluntary Interpreter/Translator Services for foreign residents who are unable to complete application procedures at public institutions or parents who have difficulty to understand materials at public elementary and junior high schools in the city due to a Japanese language proficiency problem.

Upon request from foreign residents or public organizations in Mitaka City, volunteers who have registered in advance and who are able to work in the desired language and on the desired date and time are assigned to interpret and translate.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact MISHOP office.

■Flow of Activities
1. MISHOP receives a request for service from a foreign citizen or city office.
2. Selection of available volunteers and scheduling (MISHOP)
3. Volunteer interpreter day (or translation work)
4. Activity report

■Languages
We are open to registrants of all languages at any time. Activities will be requested according to your own language skills as you indicate at the time of volunteer registration. We will provide you information in advance if necessary, so you do not need to have any technical knowledge of the procedures at the city hall.

■Volunteer Registration Eligibility
If interested, non-members of MISHOP and out-of- city residents are welcome to register.

■How to Register as a Volunteer
Fill out the registration form and bring a portrait photo (3 cm x 2.5 cm) to MISHOP (registration forms are also available at the counter).
Opening hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (closed on Sundays, national holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)
Outline and Registration Form (Mitaka City HP)


*MISHOP has concluded a “Disaster Prevention Partnership Agreement” with Mitaka City. MISHOP is also looking for volunteers who can provide information and interpretation services to foreign residents at the “Disaster Support Center for Foreign Residents” and evacuation shelters in the city. We would appreciate your cooperation.


【For those who wish to use our interpretation and translation services】
Please visit the Voluntary Interpreter/Translator Services page.