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Kurdish Translators for Refugee Project
ORGANIZATION: Witness Change
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6 people are interested
Witness Change is a not for profit organisation dedicated to improving life for excluded groups by amplifying their stories. Our vision is to create inclusive societies with equal rights for all.
Through our storytelling we aim to reduce stigma, increase agency, and inspire action.
We are seeking volunteers to correct automated transcription of KURDISH interviews and their English translations made by refugee storytellers. A volunteer translator would:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Take interviews that have been transcribed by Artificial Intelligence software and listen to audio to further transcribe / edit for accuracy then translate into English if not originally in English
THE TEAM CONSISTS OF:
Operations Manager
Head Translation / Transcription Manager
Transcriptions / Translation Manager and Assistant Manager
Transcribers / Translators
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
- Listen to audio files of interviews
- Proof and correct transcription and translations software
- Maintain communication with the Translations manager as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Organised and enthusiastic
- Ability to be independent and respond promptly to direction
- Must have internet access
- Interested in Refugee/Human Rights issues
- Must be able to commit to translating/transcribing five interviews.
Please note- some interviews may contain strong language and context that may not be suitable for young volunteers.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates should send their interest to sarahs@witnesschange.org with "KURDISH VOLUNTEERS" in the subject.
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About Witness Change
Location:
1392 McLendon Avenue NE #22, Atlanta, GA 30307, US
Mission Statement
Witness Change is a not for profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of excluded people by amplifying their stories. Stigmatized people are often excluded from their own stories. We use visual storytelling to support these people as they reclaim the narratives of their lives to achieve necessary change such as influencing policies, attitudes and behaviors that affect them.
Description
Witness Change started in 2015 and was entirely a volunteer run organisation until recently. Without the passionate, dedicated volunteers who bring their skills and enthusiasm to the organization, we could not deliver the campaigns that make a difference in the lives of those whose stories we tell.
As we grow, we will take on more stories to help other excluded groups but our most recent projects have focused on the following:
WhereLoveIsIllegal.com
We are campaigning for an end to discrimination and persecution based on sexuality or gender identity. Where Love Is Illegal uses storytelling as a key advocacy tool to change the narrative on LGBTIQ+ people in countries where their voices are silenced because LGBTIQ+ people are, in some regions, increasingly subject to rampant discrimination, criminalization, and even death.
In My World: www.onedayinmyworld.com
Our goal is to create a world where mental health is recognized as a global health priority and a society where people living with mental health issues are seen, heard and valued. In My World uses storytelling’s powerful potential to amplify the voices of those living with mental health issues to break down barriers that divide us, and prompt action.
1000 Dreams:
1000dreamsproject.com changes the prevailing refugee narratives through a storytelling project that tells the stories of 1000 refugees of diverse experience.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2024
SKILLS
- Translation
- English
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 5 hours a week- 5 translation/transcription commitment
- Minimum of five transcriptions / translations- Passionate about Refugee / Human Rights- Must have internet access- Organised and enthusiastic