This article explores the discursive construction of volunteer translator identity in Spanish NGOs using critical discourse analysis. Based on 25 semi-structured interviews, the findings reveal two contrasting identities: (1) volunteer translators who see themselves as agents of social change, possessing a strong sense of identity and social status; and (2) those who perceive themselves as interfering in a professional field, resulting in a weaker sense of identity. This highlights the undefined role of volunteer translators and the need for further research into the relationship between volunteer and professional translators.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
May 07, 2024
Authors
María del Mar Sánchez Ramos
Tags
volunteer translators
social change
identity
discourse analysis
Spanish NGOs
professional field
translation
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