Translator Position Description

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Project Title: Brochure Translation Project Title of Volunteer Role: Translator (Mandarin, Japanese, German, French, Spanish) Projects Purpose & Organisations Mission: As a destination for visitors, both locally and from abroad, the Museum has a mission to engage with each of our visitors, including those who do not speak English. In the past this has been supported with the availability of multi-lingual brochures. Brochures in other languages were produced in the Museums early years, possibly about 20 years ago. An updated version of our brochure, introducing visitors to key facilities and themes within the Museum would assist both international and local English as a Second Language (ESL) visitors to get the best possible experience from their visit and an understanding of a unique aspect of Geelong and Australias history. Required Qualifications/Experience: Native-speaker or have a high proficiency in reading / writing in Mandarin, Japanese, German, French, or Spanish Written translation experience Estimated Time Commitment: 4 hours / week, estimated project to run May September 2013 although hours are flexible to meet volunteers needs. Position description: Volunteers will work closely with the Education & Public Programs Officer to translate existing Museum information into identified languages (French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish). Outcomes of Project: A translated body of text using language and expression familiar to a native-speaker, ready to be formatted and printed for our visitors Benefits: At NWM volunteers are considered honourary staff members with access to staff tearoom facilities. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in any training or outings such as visits to other cultural institutions in the region. Free entry to the Museum and a staff discount in the Museum Shop. At successful completion, you will receive a letter of reference and supervising staff are willing to act as a referee if required. Location: Volunteers will be based at the National Wool Museum. 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong, VIC. Accountability: Sara Gillies, Education & Public Programs Officer Contact Person: Sara Gillies, Education & Public Programs Officer P: 5272 4706 E: sgillies@geelongcity.vic.gov.au How to apply: Applications must be lodged online at: http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ct/forms/volunteer.aspx

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24/04/2013