Online Lokono-English Dictionary Development

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Volunteer Opportunity: Develop the Lokono-English Dictionary for the Council of Native Caribbean Heritage (C.O.N.C.H)

The Council of Native Caribbean Heritage (C.O.N.C.H) is excited to announce a volunteer opportunity to contribute to the creation of a comprehensive Lokono-English Dictionary on Webonary. This project is vital for the preservation and revitalization of the Lokono language, and we are seeking passionate volunteers who are eager to make a meaningful impact on the language resources available to the Lokono community.

Who We're Looking For: We invite volunteers with experience in Excel and those studying fields such as linguistics, education, or English to join this important project. If you have an interest in language documentation, linguistic research, or cultural preservation, this is a wonderful opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entering data from Excel spreadsheets into the Combine online app.

• Working with complex spreadsheet data derived from the Rapid Word Collection questionnaire developed by SIL.

• Assisting with the integration of dictionary PDFs into the digital dictionary platform.

• Collaborating with the team to ensure accuracy and consistency in the dictionary data.

Project Overview: This dictionary will combine the works of two holders of copyrighted dictionaries, allowing us to create a much-needed resource for the Lokono community. The completed dictionary will be freely accessible online through Webonary.org, providing valuable linguistic resources for future generations and empowering the Lokono people in their language preservation efforts.

Why You Should Join:

• Contribute to a meaningful project that will preserve the Lokono language.

• Gain experience working with linguistic data and online dictionary platforms.

• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to supporting indigenous Caribbean heritage.

• Help provide an important educational tool that will benefit the Lokono community.

Apply Now: If you're interested in volunteering for this impactful project, please reach out to us with your information and a brief statement of interest. We look forward to welcoming dedicated volunteers who want to contribute to the success of this important cultural and linguistic initiative.

Thank you for considering joining us in this vital work!