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TWB language volunteer role

TWB volunteers contribute their time and skills to help people get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak.

Role title

Language volunteer

Role

  •  As a TWB language volunteer, you will help with translation, revision, voice-over, subtitling, and other language-related tasks

  •  You can choose tasks based on your language skills, experience, interests, and availability

Skills, experience, and qualities needed

  •  Fluent in at least one language other than your native language

  •  Translation experience is a plus, though not necessary

  •  Basic computer knowledge

  •  Ability to meet deadlines

  •  Ability to follow instructions and guidelines

  •  Team spirit

Requirements

  •  Be at least 18 years old

  •  Have Internet access

  •  Have a computer or smart device

Hours and location

  •  Flexible

  •  Remote / work from home

Support and tools offered

  •  TWB Platform

  •  Memsource, a computer-assisted translation tool

  •  Memsource and TWB training materials and courses

  •  Support from project and community officers

  •  TWB Community Forum, where you can communicate with other volunteers and TWB staff

  •  Glossaries and language style guides

Benefits

  •  Have real-world impact by translating humanitarian and development content

  •  Get translation, subtitling, and voice-over experience

  •  Receive reference letters and certificates of recognition through the TWB Community Recognition Program

  •  Collaborate with TWB and other humanitarian organizations

     Connect with community members from around the world

Join us!

Register at https://kato.translatorswb.org/

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February 23, 2022

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