Latvian-speaking interpreters are needed in Guernsey.
The current pool of interpreters on the court register has been depleted because of holidays and sickness.
More than 1,000 Portuguese and Latvian people work in the island and police have said interpreters are vital in a range of situations.
Inspector Phil Guilbert said: "We need an interpreter when we have a Latvian in. It needs to be someone versatile who can work unsocial hours."