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The following are examples of job postings looking for voluntary translations:

English to Portuguese
This is an information document for Migrant workers living and working in West Norfolk. The information is non technical and on stautory and voluntary services within West Norfolk. It is 50 pages (A4) mainly text. We have funding from The Legal Services Commission, and the deadlines for meeting the funding criteria is tight. The whole project has to be completed by 31 March 2005. In order to reach the target users, we will need translations in Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese. For ease of updating the services information and printing, the text will be in text boxes (see attachment). I am also looking at getting a sample translation to consult user groups for ease of reading and content. Is this possible? The funding has allocated £2400 for the whole translation. A quick response would really be appreciated, as the time is progressing!!! Thanks Daisy Line

English (American) to Japanese
I am currently looking for a company/individual to handle Japanese/English translations for website material, research projects, grant proposals and marketing/promotional and campaign literature and in the future newsletters, press releases and newspaper/magazine articles for a number of NGO\'s over here in Japan that I am on the board of directors. I am also planning in the future to develop an NGO translation service to assist foriegn and domestic NGO\'s and this will form a part of the NGO support network that I am currently developing. To this end I would appreciate it if you could send me the following material: 1) Ouline of services provided (languages covered, editing, proofreading etc.) 2) Costings per page/word (Japanese to English, English to Japanese, same for Chinese, Korean, Spanish & Portugese) 3) NGO discount rates 4) Turn around time 5) Terms of Payment & Credit. 6) Methods of payment 7) List of references I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Note from Language123: We recommend to send just a part of this text translated, let client know about this. Sample English to Japanese translation of the text below: -SAMPLE TEXT START- Promotional The presence of an international and domestic NGO/NPO centre will add to the prestige and status of the prefecture, the city of Sendai and the local area. With such a unique centre in the Tohoku region, Miyagi and Sendai will gain an additional promotional factor and numerous goodwill ambassadors. With the development of educational, NGO and business exchange programs, this will be further developed. Networking There will be ample opportunities to link up with regional, national and international networks in the fields of education, environment, technology, government and community. Expertise With the natural building and maintenance cycle, research/think tank, ethical business incubator and holistic medical services, we will be nurturing an increasingly important source of expertise available for consultation with local, regional and ultimately national government, educational establishments, business and professional associations. Skill Transfer NGO/NPO staff and trainers from all over Japan and around the world will be bringing their expertise and skills to the region. With the careful handling of this resource, the transfer of many of these skills can be arranged both within the centre and in coordination with local businesses, NPOs and government. Voluntary Sector The centre will act as a hub for the development of civic participation and there will be ample opportunities for locals and people from the Tohoku region to become more active in international and national activities and campaigns. Direct Employment "Equal Oppurtunity" employer. (Emphasising women, youth, minorities & special needs.) 1.. Planning & Construction Phase - This will be limited, as much of the construction will be handled by volunteers, trainees and workshop attendees. However, specialists in renewable energy, water and sewage systems will be contracted. 2.. Development Phase - Along with the permanent full-time positions of Centre director and Holistic centre manager, there will a full-time administrative assistant and additional parttime and outsouced staff for training, childcare & medical. 3.. Centre Expansion Phase - As the project expands into additional areas, more employment opportunities will develop. (Research/ Think Tank, Ethical Business Incubator, Sustainable Printing Service, Library, Housing Co-operative). 4.. Community Development Phase - Additional full-time, part-time and outsourced employment will be generated as the regional community of NGOs, ethical businesses and individuals are attracted to the centre and it\'s programs. -SAMPLE TEXT END-