Volunteer Translator

We place a positive focus on entrepreneurship enabling youth and young adults to achieve moral maturity to become self-sufficient and less vulnerable. , Organization YAMM Location Remote (Volunteer) Type Volunteer, Part-Time Commitment 4–6 hours/week Start Date Immediate About The Role We're looking for Translators to help us release books in additional languages, ensuring translations are accurate, natural-sounding, and culturally appropriate for the target audience. What You'll Do Translate manuscripts from [source language] into [target language(s)]Preserve tone, meaning, and style rather than translating word-for-wordAdapt cultural references, idioms, or examples for the target audience where neededWork with editors to review and refine translated draftsFlag any content that may not translate well or needs adaptationEnsure consistency in terminology across a single book or series Who You Are Fluent (ideally native-level) in the target language, with strong command of the source languageExperience translating long-form content (books, articles, etc.)Sensitive to tone, style, and cultural nuance — not just literal translationReliable and able to work within project timelinesPrior translation experience preferred What You'll Gain Translation credit on published booksPortfolio-building work in literary translationFlexible, remote volunteering