Volunteer
The Groundwater Project seeks volunteer translators for each of its books to provide educational resources in as many languages as possible for a global readership. In addition, we have a need for volunteers to fill the following roles:
- Copyediting of Scientific Manuals – To incorporate APA 7th references and use Math Type for equations editing among other editorial and formatting reviews.
- Editorial Leaders for Topic Areas – Overseeing a series of books on a specific topic area such as Geology, Isotopes, Preserved Books etc. We are looking for volunteers with relevant experience in the chosen subject area with numerous publications on the topic. The role will include defining key books to be included in a topic area, invitation of authors to write the identified books, communication with authors and review of initial drafts prior to submission to the Groundwater Project for their review process.
- Creative Writing – Volunteers to prepare blogs on topics specified by the Director of Operations.
- Translation Leaders for Specific Languages – Review the final translated book and authorize it for publication on the Groundwater Project site. A technical background in groundwater science is preferred for this role to ensure terms and scientific processes are properly translated.
- Marketing and Creative Services – Preparation of social media posts, conference posters and advertising materials for the Groundwater Project.
- Legal and Accounting Services – Volunteers to assist with legal and accounting questions as they arise throughout the year. Experience with Canadian accounting and legal standards is required for this opening.
- Dissemination of Knowledge – Volunteers to share information about the Groundwater Project and the resources currently available with their local universities and relevant companies/agencies in their home country.
- Online Education Content Creators – Volunteers to assist in the creation and provision of online education and development of educational content.
To volunteer for the Groundwater Project please email Amanda Sills, Director of Operations at [email protected]
To volunteer to translate a book please email Emily Horodezny, Translations Coordinator at [email protected].
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