―This information is for foreigners living in Yokohama City. ―
If you need an interpreter for procedures at the ward office or school interviews, please consult with the YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center or the nearby International Exchange Lounge.
*The locations where YOKE can dispatch interpreters are fixed.
Yokohama City Interpreter Volunteer Dispatch System
Contact
Yokohama City Multicultural Counseling Center or one of the international exchange lounges listed below
*You can call one of the places listed below.
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center | 045-222-1209 |
| Aoba International Lounge | 045-989-5266 |
| Kanazawa International Lounge | 045-786-0531 |
| Konan International Lounge | 045-848-0990 |
| Kohoku International Lounge | 045-430-5670 |
| Tsurumi International Lounge | 045-511-5311 |
| Hodogaya International Lounge | 045-337-0012 |
| Midori International Lounge | 045-532-3548 |
| Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge | 045-232-9544 |
Dates and times when an interpreter can be present
(Principle) 2 hours. You can have an interpreter come to you between 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on weekdays.
Prices
Free (You don't have to pay.)
Contents subject to interpreter dispatch
・Various procedures and consultations at Yokohama City Hall, Ward Office, nursery schools, etc.
・Personal interviews at Yokohama municipal schools, home visits, etc.
Places that can be dispatched
City Hall Bureau
Ward Office *Including Health and Welfare Center
Nursery school, licensed nursery school, Yokohama nursery room, etc.
Yokohama Municipal High School
Yokohama Municipal Special Needs School
child consultation center
Regional Rehabilitation Center
Center for Special Needs Education
Consumer Affairs Center
Yokohama City Elementary School
Yokohama Municipal Junior High School
Yokohama Municipal Compulsory Education School
Languages that can be interpreted
English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, French, Tagalog, Indonesian, Russian, etc.
YOKE Language Volunteer Referral System (if you need an interpreter elsewhere)
where to apply
YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center Telephone 045-222-1209
Contents that can be introduced
Contents that cannot be handled by the "Yokohama City Interpreter Volunteer Dispatch System" mainly for interpreting procedures, explanations, consultations, etc. at public institutions and organizations in Yokohama City.
However, the following cases are excluded.
・Political, religious, or commercial content
・Contents related to medical practice
・ Other contents that are not suitable for the purpose of the business
Agencies and people who can request
・(In principle) Foreigners who live, work, or study in Yokohama City *You can also apply on your behalf.
・(In principle) Non-profit groups and organizations in Yokohama City
・Other items deemed necessary by YOKE
Honorarium
・Determined by consultation between the requester and the volunteer.
・The standard reward for each session is 1 to 3,000 yen. *Includes transportation expenses.
・Please pay the gratuity directly to the volunteer on the day of the interpretation.
Acceptance of applications
Please apply at least one week before the day you need an interpreter.
Languages that can be interpreted
English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, French, Tagalog, Indonesian, Russian, etc.