Translating of materials for website about peacebuilding
Translate website content about peacebuilding efforts in Colombia
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Overview
Translate website content about peacebuilding efforts in Colombia
You have:
- Proficiency in Spanish and English needed for translation work.
- Proofreading skills are necessary to ensure translation accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of Word and PowerPoint will be helpful in project execution.
- Availability for 6-10 hours per week over 2 weeks is required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team of volunteers is essential.
Contract
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Website containing learning activities, artworks and stories about peacebuilding, resilience and reconciliation after the Colombian conflict needs to be translated from Spanish to English. The website has nine sections, five of them contain five short stories about peacebuilding (500 words aprox. 25 stories total) and four have minimum text (calendar, photo gallery). The workplan is for two volunteers to work on four of the larger sections, and a third volunteer to take on the other five sections (one with stories and four with minimum text).
- Translation
Translation and interpretation
The website showcases the efforts made by various communities in Colombia to build peace, reconciliation and resilience after the 54-year-long conflict in Colombia. This website showcases their stories of life and transformation. The volunteer's contributions will allow English-speaking visitors to learn about the Colombian conflict.
Volunteers: 3 needed
6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks
Proficiency in Spanish and English. Proofreading skills. Basic knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
Latin America and the Caribbean
- English, Spanish
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with translation projects? | This helps assess your relevant experience and skills in translation. | Discuss any recent translation projects you have worked on, mentioning the languages involved. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines for translations? | This question assesses your time management and ability to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when translating content on sensitive topics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methods do you use for proofreading your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure the cultural nuances are preserved in your translations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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