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Looking for Volunteering Spanish to English translation work
Thread poster: Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
Mar 27, 2015

Dear colleagues.
I am looking for websites that offer volunteering work for translations from Spanish to English.
I have already looked at the UN Volunteering website, but there is none in this pair at the moment.
If anybody know of any other good websites for this, then please let me know.
Many thanks
 
Ana Sánchez
Ana Sánchez
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
English to Spanish
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On the same boat but EN to ES Mar 27, 2015

Hi Luke,

Only yesterday I posted a similar message on Twitter and LinkedIn. I'm also looking for volunteering work but I the reverse pair (EN to ES).

I'll let you know if I come across anything in you language combination and I'll also keep an eye on this post to see what others advise/recommend.

Good luck!

Ana
 
Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
TOPIC STARTER
Looking for Volunteering Spanish to English translation work Mar 27, 2015

@Ana
Thanks Ana.
I have also twittered today, but not on linkedIn.

Look forward to getting some info.

Have you tried UN Volunteering online??
 
Susana E. Cano Méndez
Susana E. Cano Méndez  Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 00:44
French to Spanish
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TWB Mar 27, 2015

Hello, I don't know if you have already looked into Translators without Borders:

http://translatorswithoutborders.org/

Yo have to apply and then you will be requested to submit a sample to be evaluated by professionals that are already volunteering.

Thanks for the availability!
 
Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
TOPIC STARTER
Looking for Volunteering Spanish to English translation work Mar 27, 2015

@Susana

Thanks Susana- No I haven't but will submit a sample and see whats happens.
Many thanks.
 
Natalie Soper
Natalie Soper  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
French to English
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A few here Mar 27, 2015

TranslateMedia have an article listing a few voluntary organisations:

http://www.translatemedia.com/careers/how-to-become-a-translator/getting-a-job-in-translation/
 
Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
TOPIC STARTER
Looking for Volunteering Spanish to English translation work Mar 27, 2015

@Natalie.

I will certainly look at that article.
many thanks.
 
Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
TOPIC STARTER
looking for volunteering translation work Mar 27, 2015

Susana E. Cano Méndez wrote:

Hello, I don't know if you have already looked into Translators without Borders:

http://translatorswithoutborders.org/

Yo have to apply and then you will be requested to submit a sample to be evaluated by professionals that are already volunteering.

Thanks for the availability!


@Susana.

I was unable to register on that site, as I do not have enough experience.
But many thanks anyway.
 
Ann Southwick
Ann Southwick  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
Spanish - English volunteering work Apr 2, 2015

Hello Luke

You might try Banana Link, an organisation promoting fair trade and ethical practices in the banana and pineapple industries. They also use English - Spanish translators.

I volunteer for them, and it has given me very useful experience.

www.bananalink.org.uk

Good luck.
 
Luke Mersh
Luke Mersh  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
Spanish to English
TOPIC STARTER
Looking for Volunteering Spanish to English translation work Apr 2, 2015

annspanish wrote:

Hello Luke

You might try Banana Link, an organisation promoting fair trade and ethical practices in the banana and pineapple industries. They also use English - Spanish translators.

I volunteer for them, and it has given me very useful experience.

www.bananalink.org.uk

Good luck.

@Annspanish

thanks will also contact them.
I have already had an interview with a company in NY.

regards
 
Andrea Halbritter
Andrea Halbritter  Identity Verified
France
Local time: 00:44
French to German
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Humanium Apr 5, 2015

You can try Humanium as well. Just apply on their website.
 
Anna Brown
Anna Brown  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 15:44
Spanish to English
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I'm also looking for volunteer opportunities... Apr 28, 2015

I have the same problem with not having enough experience to volunteer for Translators Without Borders. Here's an article I found with a list of places that could use translators:

http://blog.rev.com/articles/language/8-volunteer-translation-opportunities/

Hope this helps!
 
isabellesetti
isabellesetti
United States
Local time: 15:44
You should check Kiva website May 28, 2015

You can find some translations opportunities here and also work for a good cause!!!! http://www.kiva.org/about/translationprogram
 
Katherine Rutter
Katherine Rutter
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:44
French to English
Watching America Mar 12, 2016

I've just registered with Watching America as a volunteer. You don't need professional translation experience, you just have to do a test. They ask you to translate one news article about the US from the foreign press into English every two weeks. Your name appears on the published translation and they will provide references for you in the future.
 


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