Looking to connect with other translators? Here are online groups where you can discuss your translation questions, connect with other translators around language and the profession. Please let us know if you know of other good sources ([email protected])!
UM Affiliated
LRC Language Bank - join our database of volunteers, who receive notifications about new and ongoing projects throughout the academic year
LRC Translation Newsletter - our monthly newsletter that advertises projects, professional development opportunities, and careers/internships in the field of translation
Non-UM Affiliated
Global Translator Community (GTC) - a volunteer group that translates Coursera courses for global access
L10n Communities Directory - a list of communities compiled by Lucile Danilov mainly for localization purposes but with other pusposes as well on platforms including discord, LinkedIn, reddit, and Twitter.
ProZ - a community space for freelance translators to make contact and find jobs
Tarjimly - an app that connects freelance translators with clients globally
TED Translate - a volunteer group that subtitles TED Talk videos in languages from around the world
Translators Without Borders (TWB) - a global community of over 100,000 language volunteers offering language services to humanitarian and development organizations worldwide. Their mission is to help people get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak.
