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RTP Volunteer Russian Translator at Kiva RTP (Any)

Kiva RTP· Any·

Role details

Work type
Remote

Job description

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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Please note:

  • 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.

Next Steps:

Please add your name to the waitlist below. When applications open, we will be in touch with next steps.

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.

IMPORTANT: If you are signed up for multiple volunteer waitlists, we will be unable to account for your preference as our various waitlists have different onboarding timelines. We ask that you please only sign up for the Review and Translation Program volunteer opportunity that you prefer.

If you have already signed up on this waitlist, and you are curious about the status of your application, please email reviewteam@kiva.org. Please do not sign up again, as this will not expedite your application.

Why work at Kiva RTP

  • Mission-Driven Culture: Employees and volunteers are united by a powerful social mission—alleviating poverty through lending. The company is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), seeking to reflect the diversity of its global borrowers careers.kiva.org.
  • Work Environment: The RTP program is entirely remote and global, making it exceptionally flexible. Staff and volunteers communicate asynchronously across time zones. Unpaid volunteer roles require 2-6 hours/week, making it ideal for side engagement or gaining non-profit leadership experience job-boards.greenhouse.io.
  • Perks & Benefits (for paid staff): Full-time Kiva employees enjoy excellent benefits, including unlimited PTO, 10 weeks paid parental leave (all parents), $2,500 annual 401(k) contribution, $750 annual education stipend, and 100% medical premium coverage for employees (80-90% for dependents) careers.kiva.org. For volunteers, the benefit is primarily experience, community, and the chance to make a direct impact.
  • Unique Opportunity: The RTP offers a rare, high-impact leadership role managing a distributed, multicultural team of volunteers. It provides real-world, resume-building experience in non-profit management, language operations, and global community building.

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