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Gregor Trebec
Gregor Trebec
Slovenia
Local time: 23:19
Da Inglese a Sloveno
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Maybe Jul 7

I am already cooking every day for a homeless man in my town therefore maybe...

Zea_Mays
Lieven Malaise
Maria Laura Curzi
 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portogallo
Local time: 22:19
Membro (2007)
Da Inglese a Portoghese
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Slow periods Jul 7

Over the years, I have carried out translation and editing jobs for various non-profit organisations whenever I am available…

svetlana cosquйric
Maria Laura Curzi
 
WolfgangS
WolfgangS
Francia
Local time: 23:19
Da Inglese a Tedesco
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Have done that Jul 7

Way back in time, as a speaker, when videos warning for the "Mostro di Firenze" where produced in different languages, and for some Italian ONLUS, too.

[Edited at 2026-07-07 10:13 GMT]
 
Agneta Pallinder
Agneta Pallinder  Identity Verified
Regno Unito
Local time: 22:19
Membro (2014)
Da Svedese a Inglese
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Yes, if it is for a cause/organisation I sympathise with Jul 7

I have done voluntary translations in the past, and will do again, when it is for a purpose I agree with. It is not really different from other voluntary work I do, e.g. as treasurer of a local membership organisation (not to do with translation).

Marjolein Snippe
Maria Laura Curzi
Philip Lees
 
Cristina Heraud-van Tol
Cristina Heraud-van Tol  Identity Verified
Perú
Local time: 16:19
Membro (2005)
Inglese
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I want to help without expecting anything in return Jul 7

I regularly translate and interpret as a volunteer for Catholic charity organizations.
Also, for some disadvantaged medical patients.
Finally, I never charge my family members and close friends for any job I do for them.
 
Gianluca Marras
Gianluca Marras  Identity Verified
Italia
Local time: 23:19
Da Inglese a Italiano
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only when I can Jul 7

Let's be honest. Our job is not one of those jobs which can make you rich, and in some countries (and with some language combinations) you have to work very hard so usually you do not have much time.
I have done some volunteer translation work, but it is not something I can do on a regular basis. I do not have much free time, and paid work is on top of my priorities. If I have some time off, well... I got a family, a dog, and some hobbies.
PS. I have worked for free for people in nee... See more
Let's be honest. Our job is not one of those jobs which can make you rich, and in some countries (and with some language combinations) you have to work very hard so usually you do not have much time.
I have done some volunteer translation work, but it is not something I can do on a regular basis. I do not have much free time, and paid work is on top of my priorities. If I have some time off, well... I got a family, a dog, and some hobbies.
PS. I have worked for free for people in need... but not associations ▲ Collapse


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