Simultaneous Translator (26 Sep)

Provide simultaneous interpretation from Cantonese to English during our in-person event

Simultaneous Translator (26 Sep)
Education
Community Development

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Project Details

What we need
  • Join us for a 15-30-minute call to learn more about our organization, the objectives and rundown of our event
  • Provide simultaneous interpretation services from Cantonese to English for the duration of the event
  • Ensure that the interpretation is accurate and delivered in a manner that is easy for the audience to understand, particularly the key points from the event's presentation and discussions
  • The event is on 26 Sep (Thursday), 4:00 - 5:30PM, please arrive at 3:30PM for preparation
Background

Time Auction is hosting the Co'asis Info Session on September 26, 2024, focusing on empowering NGOs through peer support and resource sharing. To ensure effective communication among all participants, simultaneous interpretation will be provided. A volunteer interpreter will offer real-time, accurate translation between Cantonese and English, enabling active engagement and knowledge exchange for all attendees, regardless of their primary language.

What we have

A briefing call will be provided to align the expectations, objectives, and goals of the event. Our team will be supporting you and working with you align the way.

Why this is important

This info session aims to introduce Co'asis, our program that facilitates community support, peer learning and knowledge exchange for NGOs. With simultaneous interpretation between Cantonese and English, all participants can fully engage and benefit from the shared insights.

Project Period

26 Sep 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Location

Basement at Dash Living, 21 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui

Team Project

You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.

Requirements

Time

2 hours in total

Skills
  • Translation
Experience Level
  • Some experience
  • Extensive experience
Language
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • English
Age Range

No age requirement

Swire Trust Go-Givers Program aims to encourage skilled volunteers to support Swire Trust NGO partners in education, marine conservation, and arts.

From now until 2025, 10 outstanding volunteers will be selected annually as the “Swire Trust Go-Givers of the Year" with special and empowering rewards. 40 volunteers who contribute the highest number of hours annually will also be recognised! Meet our previous Go-Givers here and view the rewards here.

About the Organization

Time Auction

https://timeauction.org

Causes

Education
Community Development
What we do

Time Auction is a charity that advocates volunteerism. We encourage volunteering with inspiring experiences, while connecting skilled-volunteers with NGOs. By volunteering at any nonprofits, one can earn unique access to their passions — from learning to cook from Michelin-starred chefs to dining with inspiring entrepreneurs. With our volunteer community, we also match professionals who want to volunteer their talent with nonprofits that need those skills. Over 100,000 volunteer hours have been contributed to date since 2014.

Simultaneous Translator (26...

2 hours in total, 1 day

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