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Papiamento Content Translator & Editor

Papiamento Content Translator & Editor

Project role (Temporary) · 1–3 hrs/Week · For around 6 months
Flexible location
DutchReading & WritingTranslation
Art & cultureEducationGender equality

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Wikipedia op Aruba
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Summary

Wikipedia Aruba is looking for volunteers to help translate, edit, and write instructions articles from Dutch to Papiamento.

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About the Project

Wikipedia on Aruba is part of a community-driven initiative supported by Wikimedia Nederland to expand access to knowledge in Papiamento. The project is led by Ginelly Quandt and Ricardo Arends and focuses on creating and sharing content that is both relevant and accessible to the local population of Aruba. Our mission is to build a rich body of content in Papiamento that serves learners, readers, and researchers across the island and beyond.


Role Overview

We are seeking Papiamento Content Translators & Editors to support the translation and editing of Wikipedia content. Your main responsibility will be translating the introductions of Dutch-language articles from the Kennis platform into clear, accurate Papiamento.


These introductions are the first and most important introduction articles we give to new Wikipedia contributors, to provide understanding of the topic and platform. By translating them, you help ensure that Papiamento speakers have immediate access to essential information.


Main Responsibilities

  • Translate introductory sections of articles from Dutch (Kennis platform) into Papiamento
  • Ensure translations are accurate, easy to read, and culturally appropriate
  • Edit and proofread existing Papiamento content for clarity and correctness
  • Help create or improve full articles where needed, based on community needs
  • Work with Google Drive to upload and organize your work
  • Follow editorial guidelines provided by the Wikipedia Aruba team


Location: Aruba (Remote work)

Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per week

Duration: 6 months

Compensation: Symbolic payment of 10 florins per hour

Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing


Requirements

  • Strong writing and reading skills in Papiamento
  • Good understanding of Dutch (reading level)
  • Basic digital literacy: ability to use Google Email and Drive
  • A laptop or computer with internet access
  • Reliability and ability to meet weekly time commitments
  • A passion for language, learning, and community work


What You’ll Gain

  • Experience in translation and digital content creation
  • Contribution to an important cultural and educational mission
  • A certificate of participation upon request
  • Symbolic compensation: 10 florins/hour
  • Collaboration with a passionate and supportive team


What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support
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About Wikipedia op Aruba

Wikipedia on Aruba is a pilot project that’s part of the global Wikimedia movement. It brings together volunteers who are passionate about making knowledge freely accessible to everyone. This initiative focuses on building and strengthening a local community of editors in Aruba who contribute to Wikipedia in Papiamento, as well as other Wikimedia platforms. Volunteers work together to create, edit, and improve content, while also engaging with others to support the growth of free knowledge in the region.
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