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Full History - 2020 - 08 - 21 - ID#ie58qo
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I'd like to volunteer as a visual transcriber (self.Blind)
submitted by OrneryBlueberry
A visually impaired friend recently recommended Bespecular to me as a possible venue to volunteer as a visual translator but they are not currently accepting new participants. Is there another resource that you have used that you might recommend? I have been doing some visual translation stuff on the fly and have gotten good feedback so I'm looking for a place where I might be of more assistance to others. (Volunteer basis only, not looking to make this paid work.)

The only note is that I don't use Facebook; I'm aware that there are some active groups there that allow sighted people to volunteer to visually describe submitted images, videos, and memes but those aren't open to me as a non-Facebook user.

Thank you in advance for your guidance!
CloudyBeep 2 points 2y ago
Be My Eyes is the most popular service.
OrneryBlueberry [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Thank you!
honestduane 1 points 2y ago
Check out https://www.bemyeyes.com/
OrneryBlueberry [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you!
kekvlade 1 points 2y ago
Please also consider volunteering on the subreddit r/TranscribersOfReddit. Its super easy to get started and we're glad you're willing to help. Please click on the link below to see what we're all about and best wishes towards your friend.


^(I'm a human volunteer content transcriber for Reddit and you could be too!) $1
OrneryBlueberry [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thank you! I found the board in my search for places where Blind or Low Vision people might gather on Reddit and have been lurking today. Since I'm a novice, I may not be up to the task for someone looking for a full video transcription, but I see some requests on Description Please that I may be suited to help with. I hope!
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