New to Crowdin – Best Way to Manage Volunteer Translators?

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Hi all,
I’m new to Crowdin and have just started using it to manage translations for a small open-source project. So far, I really like the interface and features, though I’m not too sure about how to manage volunteers well and make the workflow smooth for everyone.

Currently we have contributing volunteers willing to help with up to several languages, and I want to make sure they feel organized and appreciated. Rthe project set up split for each language, or is it best to have a single project for everything?
Also, is Crowdin built in a way where I can review the translation before they go live or is that all manual with human proofreaders? I just don’t want everything to take forever or overwhelm our volunteers while balancing without compromising quality.

I came across this website:https://community.crowdin.com/t/difficulties-setting-up-azure-training-in-hyderabad-crowdsourcing/9138/3

If anyone here has experience with community driven translation projects on Crowdin, I’d appreciate your guidance or any examples of what worked well for you.

Thanks in advance! I’m looking forward to learning and hopefully giving back to the community as I go.
william

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Hi William,

Thank you for reaching out, and welcome to Crowdin!

For your open-source project, it’s typically best to have a single project for all languages to keep things centralized and easier to manage. This way, volunteers can collaborate and see the overall progress in one place.

Crowdin does provide tools to review translations before they go live. You can set up a proofreading step in your workflow where either you or trusted volunteers can review and approve translations to ensure quality. This process can be as manual or automated as you prefer, and you can assign different roles to your volunteers to help manage the workflow efficiently.

To make your volunteers feel organized and appreciated, clear communication and recognition of their contributions are key. Regular updates on the project’s progress and shout-outs for exceptional work can go a long way.

I hope this helps :slight_smile: