Language support for schools
<p>More than 100 qualified and neutral volunteers support the specialists as required in more than 65 languages. The volunteers are familiar with the structure and basics of the Bavarian school system, are qualified to answer questions about the school system and receive ongoing training. These volunteers can be deployed as linguistic and intercultural mediators in discussions with parents and at parent information events. In this way, we build "educational bridges".</p>
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# Language support for schools

## Summary

Educational professionals can receive language mediators from the "BildungsBrückenBauen" service centre for parent meetings and parent information events.
## Description

More than 100 qualified and neutral volunteers support the specialists as required in more than 65 languages. The volunteers are familiar with the structure and basics of the Bavarian school system, are qualified to answer questions about the school system and receive ongoing training. These volunteers can be deployed as linguistic and intercultural mediators in discussions with parents and at parent information events. In this way, we build "educational bridges".

## Responsible Department

RBS
## Special Considerations

More than 100 qualified and neutral volunteers support the specialists as required in more than 65 languages. The volunteers are familiar with the structure and basics of the Bavarian school system, are qualified to answer questions about the school system and receive ongoing training. These volunteers can be deployed as linguistic and intercultural mediators in discussions with parents and at parent information events. In this way, we build "educational bridges".

## Prerequisites

For the placement of volunteer linguistic and cultural mediators, the following information must be provided in advance by e-mail:

* Country of origin and language of the family (dialect if applicable)
* Two to three suggested dates
* Key points about the content of the conversation
* Contact details of the facility, address, room number, mobile phone number of the specialist if applicable

You will be notified of the assignment by e-mail. All information will of course be treated confidentially.

## Fee Range

free of charge

## Processing Time

Usually one to three working days

## Questions and Answers

 
### Are the volunteers trained interpreters?

 

No. They are language and cultural mediators with the aim of creating understanding between families and teachers.  
  


   
### Which languages are offered?

 

Our volunteers can speak the following languages:

* Albanian
* Amharic
* Arabic
* Armenian
* Bambara
* Bobo
* Bosnian
* Bulgarian
* Chaldean
* Chinese
* Danish
* Dari
* Dioula
* Edo
* English
* Ewe
* Farsi
* Fon
* French
* Gen-Gbe
* Georgian
* Greek
* Gwingbe
* Hindi
* Igbo
* Italian
* Kazakh
* Kikuyu
* Kosovar
* Kotokoli
* Creole
* Kurdish (Badini)
* Kurdish (Sorani)
* Croatian
* Lao
* Lingala
* Malinke
* Macedonian
* Pashto
* Persian
* Pidgin English
* Polish
* Portuguese
* Romanian
* Russian
* Sahoe
* Swedish
* Serbian
* Sinhala
* Slovakian
* Somali
* Spanish
* Swahili
* Tamil
* Thai
* Tigre
* Tigrinya
* Czech
* Turkish
* Uyghur
* Ukrainian
* Hungarian
* Urdu
* Uzbek
* Vietnamese
* Sign language (German)

If you cannot find a language, simply contact the BildungsBrückenBauen team.

   
### Are the volunteers familiar with the Bavarian school system?

 

Yes, the volunteers are comprehensively informed and up to date with the Bavarian school system through initial training and ongoing qualifications.  


   
### Are volunteers obliged not to pass on the contents of conversations?

 

Yes, all volunteers have signed a confidentiality agreement.  


   
### Can we make an appointment directly with the volunteers?

 

No. All initial enquiries must be sent to the e-mail address below. We will then arrange suitable volunteers for your needs.  


   
### Can I make a follow-up appointment with volunteers myself?

 

Yes, please inform us immediately afterwards by e-mail. It is very important that we know before the appointment. Otherwise we will not be able to pay the volunteers' allowances.  


   
### Can parents also request a volunteer?

 

No, only professionals may send requests for interviews to BBB.  


   
### Does BBB also offer written translations?

 

No. We have translated sample invitations and information sheets in a variety of languages. These can be requested by e-mail. We can currently offer you the following letters:  


* Tolerance agreement
* Sample invitation - parents' evenings
* Sample invitation - parent-teacher conference
* Sample invitation - learning development meeting
* Sample invitation - disciplinary committee
   
### How many days before the desired date must a request be made?

 

The earlier, the better. In an emergency, requests may of course also be made at short notice.   


   
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