Swiss NGO | Social and Societal Impact, EdTech
About Graines de Paix
Graines de Paix is a Swiss foundation based in Geneva. It works to prevent violence, develop life skills and promote peace education across a range of educational settings in Switzerland, France, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire.
Mission
Contribute to the translation of Graines de Paix’s reports, institutional documents, and communications materials from French into English and/or German while ensuring accuracy, strong writing quality and consistent terminology across languages.
Depending on the profiles available, the role may be carried out by one volunteer working in both languages or shared between an English-speaking volunteer and a German-speaking volunteer.
Main responsibilities
- Translation of texts from French into English and/or German
- Proofread and revise translations to ensure accuracy and fluency
- Follow the Foundation’s institutional tone and editorial guidelines
- Check translated documents for spelling, grammar and typographical accuracy
Skills required
- Excellent written English and/or German, with the ability to produce accurate and natural translations
- Excellent understanding of written French
- Previous experience in translation, proofreading or editing would be an asset
Personal qualities
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Reliability
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Interest in education and the non-profit sector
Practical information
Variable level of commitment depending on the period: the role is occasional and mainly linked to the production of reports and institutional documents, with busier periods generally in January, May and June.
Work arrangement: the role is carried out on a hybrid basis, from the Graines de Paix offices in Geneva and/or remotely.
How to apply
Applications to: communication@grainesdepaix.org
Email subject line: Volunteer application – Translation and proofreading
Documents to submit
CV and a few lines explaining your interest in the role and the language or languages in which you would like to contribute.