Project: Translation

Translation

Reach volunteers, beneficiaries, and supporters who speak a different language by translating a piece of your Organization’s communications materials.

Time Frame:1-5 weeks
Deliverable Type:Written Materials
Skills Needed:Communications, Writing
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Project Deliverables

  • Specific copy from one document (up to 1000 words) translated from one language to one other of the Organization's choice

  • Note: If you need more than 1000 words translated or copy translated into more than one language, please post additional versions of this project

You can add additional details about what you need when you post this project.

You need this if:

  • You want a piece of your materials to be available to audiences who speak a different language

  • You want someone to review/edit the copy of an existing document

  • You have video that needs in-language subtitling

The Right Professional for this Project

Skills & Experience
CommunicationsWriting
  • Experience as a translator and copy editor
  • Proficient in English and the desired language of the Organization
When

Can spend 5-30 hours over 1-5 weeks

Where

Works remotely from anywhere

What you give

Expect to spend approximately 1-2 hours managing this project
What you should have prepared
  • Materials or copy in English ready for translation
  • Understanding of target audience for materials and specification of audience in project description
  • Staff member ready to prioritize this project
  • Recommended- Materials and terminology already written in the desired language, for reference by the volunteer

What you get

Money Saved

$7,098

Based on general market rates for professional contractors, we estimate that it would cost you about this much to outsource this work.

Hours Saved

30

Based on the scope and complexity of this project, we estimate that it would take about this long to complete the work on your own.

Skills Learned
CollaborationCommunication

Typical Project Plan

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Prep: Distribution of Current Materials
  • Volunteer Manager provides the current materials or resources that need to be translated, as well as and any existing materials or terminology already in the desired language
1
Milestone 1: Project Goals, Timeline & Process Established
  • Volunteer Manager shares information on where and how the materials will be used
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager outline next steps and timeline for the project
2
Milestone 2: Professional Translates Desired Materials & Volunteer Manager Provides Feedback
  • Professional translates the desired materials
  • Volunteer Manager reviews drafts of translated materials, and provides feedback to the Professional on content, grammar, and tone
3
Milestone 3: Finalized Translated Materials are Delivered to the Organization
  • Professional incorporates Volunteer Manager’s feedback and creates a final draft of the desired materials
  • Professional delivers final draft to the Volunteer Manager