Poll: What is your policy on taking on volunteer translation/interpreting work? Initiator des Themas: ProZ.com Staff
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| | | | Gregor Trebec
Slowenien
Local time: 15:40
Englisch > Slowenisch
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I am already cooking every day for a homeless man in my town therefore maybe...
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Over the years, I have carried out translation and editing jobs for various non-profit organisations whenever I am available…
| | | | WolfgangS
Frankreich
Local time: 15:40
Englisch > Deutsch
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Way back in time, as a speaker, when videos warning for the "Mostro di Firenze" where produced in different languages, and for some Italian ONLUS, too.
[Edited at 2026-07-07 10:13 GMT]
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Agneta Pallinder 
Vereinigtes Königreich
Local time: 14:40
Mitglied (2014)
Schwedisch > Englisch
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| Yes, if it is for a cause/organisation I sympathise with | Jul 7 |
I have done voluntary translations in the past, and will do again, when it is for a purpose I agree with. It is not really different from other voluntary work I do, e.g. as treasurer of a local membership organisation (not to do with translation).
| | | | | I want to help without expecting anything in return | Jul 7 |
I regularly translate and interpret as a volunteer for Catholic charity organizations.
Also, for some disadvantaged medical patients.
Finally, I never charge my family members and close friends for any job I do for them.
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Let's be honest. Our job is not one of those jobs which can make you rich, and in some countries (and with some language combinations) you have to work very hard so usually you do not have much time.
I have done some volunteer translation work, but it is not something I can do on a regular basis. I do not have much free time, and paid work is on top of my priorities. If I have some time off, well... I got a family, a dog, and some hobbies.
PS. I have worked for free for people in nee... See more Let's be honest. Our job is not one of those jobs which can make you rich, and in some countries (and with some language combinations) you have to work very hard so usually you do not have much time.
I have done some volunteer translation work, but it is not something I can do on a regular basis. I do not have much free time, and paid work is on top of my priorities. If I have some time off, well... I got a family, a dog, and some hobbies.
PS. I have worked for free for people in need... but not associations ▲ Collapse
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