Organisation

Insight Endometriosis

Purpose

The main focus of Insight Endometriosis is to raise awareness of this disease and the treatments/regimes that can assist people to cope, and to support and empower people when they seek out help and treatment.

Description

Insight Endometriosis is a charity that supports people in New Zealand to make their own decisions about the treatment and management of their endometriosis. Each person's experience of endometriosis is different and Insight Endometriosis provides information guides provide evidence-based information, as well as helpful tips from those that have lived experience of endometriosis.

They are looking for a proofreader to check and proofread translated versions of this information.

As the Insight Endometriosis Translation Proofreader you will

• work independently to proofread translated written material, such as our brochure about endometriosis and information guides

• help overcome language and cultural barriers with written information

• make vital information about endometriosis and support services available to the wider community

• empower and positively impact the community by making information more accessible

Currently materials are being translated into:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech Republic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Māori, Portuguese, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Sri Lankan, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Requirements

1. Ideally you are fluent in the language that is being proofread.

2. Alternatively, at least reasonable experience in the language that is being proofread is still helpful

3. Good experience in written English

4. Technically savvy

5. Access to own computer and internet

6. Experience using Canva is preferrred but training can be provided for those who are technically savvy

7. Excellent interpersonal skills

Time commitment

There will be flexibility with your schedule and the time it takes will depend on what you are able to proofread.

How to apply

Please contact Stacey Ward at volunteer@insightendometriosis.org.nz / 0212386363

Please copy (cc) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email