This paper discusses the problems inherent in the organization of interpreting services and recruitment in community interpreting. The first part of the paper attempts to define the concept of community interpreting, giving an overview of past and present needs. These include the organization of interpreting for immigrants and other linguistic minorities. Such issues are important background factors when discussing training needs for interpreters. The second part focuses on training of community interpreters, and includes questions of screening and aptitude testing. The author rounds off the paper with some ideas about future directions in community interpreter training.