Translate/proofread survey about COVID-19 behaviours from English to Thai

Help translate and proofread COVID-19 survey from English to Thai.

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Overview

Help translate and proofread COVID-19 survey from English to Thai.

You have:

  • Native in Thai and fluent in English is required.
  • Ability to translate proofread approximately 5,000 words.
  • 1-5 hours per week for 17 weeks is expected.

Contract

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WISE is looking for 3 Online Volunteers to help us translate/proofread a survey form on COVID-19 behaviours in Singapore (rebrand.ly/covidsgsurveySR) from English to Thai. The document will be used by WISE to survey non-English language speaking communities in Singapore, and gain a better understanding of what strategies are effective in encourage people to practice safe distancing and hygienic behaviours in order to stay safe from COVID-19. The text to be translated is around 5,000 words long & along with related tasks.

  • COVID-19 Response
  • Translation and interpretation

    To contribute to the COVID-19 response, WISE is leveraging our experience in behaviour change to carry out a survey on COVID-19 behaviours in Singapore. Through the survey we hope to contribute to a better understanding of how everyone can work together to stay safe from COVID-19. Translating the survey will enable us to reach people who might not be comfortable or able to do the survey in English.

  • Volunteers: 3 needed

  • 1-5 hours per week / 17 weeks

    Candidates should be native in Thai and fluent in English. A one-paragraph translation will be requested as part of the selection process.

  • Singapore

  • English, Thai

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with translation projects? The interviewer is looking to understand your background and expertise in translation. Share specific projects you have worked on, including languages and topics.
How do you ensure the quality and accuracy of your translations? This question assesses your attention to detail and translation process. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in translation, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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