Why Volunteer With Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the preservation of
naturist history through the accurate transcription and validation
of important historical and contemporary documents. Your work will
play a key role in ensuring these vital records are accessible for
future generations.
Interested? Send me a message!
Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented volunteers to assist with validating and performing quality control on digital transcriptions of naturist writings. This role involves reviewing digital copies of documents that have been converted from various sources such as PDFs, image scans, and websites, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting. The volunteer will play a key role in preserving naturist history by ensuring that the final text representations are clear, accurate, and faithful to the original sources, while also making the information searchable and easily accessible for future generations. Training will be provided, and proficiency in basic computer word processing tools is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and validate transcriptions, checking for accuracy in text, formatting, and layout.
- Compare digital transcriptions against the original source (PDFs, scans, or websites) to ensure that all information is correctly captured.
- Identify and correct errors in text, including typos, missing words, and discrepancies in formatting.
- Ensure the transcriptions are easy to read and adhere to the project's style guidelines.
- Provide feedback on areas that need improvement or clarification, and help ensure the final product meets quality standards.
- Work collaboratively with the team to maintain a consistent and high standard of work across all documents.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in basic word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies or mistakes in text.
- A passion for preserving historical documents, particularly within the context of naturist history.
- Ability to work independently while adhering to guidelines and quality control standards.
- Good communication skills for providing feedback and collaborating with the team.
- No prior experience required - training and support will be provided.
Interested? Send me a message! 🙂