RTP Volunteer Russian Translator

We are looking for applicants who are proficient with written English and Russian. A personal or professional interest in Microfinance or international development is also welcome!

You should be: 

• Proficient and comfortable with written English
• Proficient and comfortable with written Russian
• Able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to commit to at least 2 hours per week (i.e., about 20 loans per month) for a minimum of 6 months, though one year is preferable
• Responsive via email--including emails from Kiva Volunteer Coordinators and Kiva Team Leaders
• Comfortable with new technology
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• You must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• The online platform Kiva volunteers use is not mobile or tablet-friendly, so volunteers must have access to a computer.
• You will sign a volunteer agreement that covers protecting the privacy of Kiva borrowers as well as a standard media release.

Please note:

• Full applications will contain a brief Kiva policy exercise.
• Successful completion of the assessment will be followed by a translation test, which you can complete on your schedule.
• Successful completion of the translation test will be followed by a short volunteer training, again on your schedule.
• Upon completion of training, you will review and submit loans on your own. Please remember the 2-hour-per-week commitment.