Interested in Volunteering?

InternationalFAQ is looking for more translators, as well as proof-readers for existing translations! We require fluent English and target language skills for both tasks.

Please note: We will allow a maximum of five translators for one language at any one time. We will accept proofreaders only if there is one translator for a language. If there is more than one translator for a language, the proofreader will be offered the role of translator. You can see an up-to-date list of our translators here.

As a translator, your task would be to translate deviantART FAQs to your target language(s). To become a translator for #InternationalFAQ, your comprehension of English has to be fluent. Remember, we are volunteering to help other users who may not understand English - and thus the FAQs - so our translations need to be as accurate as possible in order for those in need of help to receive the help they need!

As a proof-reader, your task is to go through the existing translations and check for any spelling, grammar or punctuation errors, and then send the translator a Note about them, with possible suggestions for how to correct these errors.

Both of these tasks are separate tasks - if you apply to become a translator, we don't require you to do proof-reading as well, and vice versa: if you apply to become a proof-reader, we don't require you to do translating as well.

If you're interested, please tell us:

Which language(s) would you like to volunteer for, and would you like to volunteer as a translator, proof-reader or both?
How fluent are you in the target language? Are you a native speaker, or are you a student?
If a student of the target language, how long have you been studying it for, and do you frequently read literature or news in that language?
How fluent are you in English? Are you a native speaker, or are you a student?
If a student of English, how long have you been studying it for, and do you frequently read literature or news in English?
How familiar are you with HTML?
What are your other deviantART activities?

We recommend that you read the following before sending your application - and please apply for the language(s) that you know best!

Our Mission Statement blog
Our FAQ blog.

Please note us with your application. Click here to send us a note. Please do not comment on this journal with your application.

If you decide to leave our team after being accepted into it, please let us know the reason(s) why by sending us a note. By doing this, you will help us to improve the group.

Note that we have regular check-ins (as of now biannually) with all our translators and proof-readers to ensure activity and regular translations.

Thank you for your reading, and please spread the word.



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Journal content modified from Daghrgenzeen's original blog.