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We currently translate into Chinese (simplified and traditional), Croatian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Tamil and Thai. Not Not all of these languages are actively seeking currently looking for volunteers to join. If your language is not included yet, keep reading to learn what else you can do.
Why do you translate into some languages, but not others?
Translation is a big need in many non-English speaking countries, but it is also a big job! It requires a lot of resources to start and coordinate a project, even if there are a lot of volunteers. If we don’t translate into your language, then that’s usually because there are no resources, and no one has come forward yet who can initiate a project.
What do you translate?
We Volunteer translators mainly translate Abstracts and Plain Language Summaries plain language summaries (PLS) and sometimes also abstracts of Cochrane Reviews from English into your languagedifferent languages. You can learn more about Cochrane Reviews here: http://www.cochrane.org/what-is-cochrane-evidence.
Can I choose what I want to translate?
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We use an online platform for translation that is freely available for all volunteers. Team coordinators Project managers and experienced volunteers work as editors and will review your work before it is published. You can also contact them if you have questions or if you need advice.
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Yes. While any experience in health, translation, writing or editing is an advantage, it is not a compulsory requirement. We are asking you to do a test translation when you first sign up, but generally, anybody willing to lend their time and skills to our projects is welcome.
What is in it for me?
Luckily for us, our Our volunteers usually see it as a personal reward to contribute to Cochrane, because they believe in what we do, and like to be part of our organisation. Contributing as a translator can also be a learning experience and equip you with new skills. While we cannot offer payment to our volunteers, your name will appear next to your published translations to acknowledge your contribution. We offer certificates and references, once you have translated a certain amount, in recognition of your work. Also, as part of our membership scheme, translators who contribute regularly can become active members of Cochrane with rights to vote in our Governing Board elections.
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To join Cochrane as a translator, please go to : http://join.cochrane.org/what-you-can-do/translate.
What can I do if you don't translate into my language at the moment?
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