Role Description Proofreader/Reviewer

Responsible to: Volunteer Development Manager

Main purpose:

  • To check through key GUCH PA documents and literature for errors and omissions.
  • To review GUCH PA literature from the patients' perspective

Key Responsibilities:

  • To review text, either on paper or electronic for typos and formatting errors.
  • To check for grammar and spelling errors.
  • To check for consistency issues and word choice.
  • To check documents can be understood by everyone

Requirements:

  • Very good understanding of written English
  • Commitment to confidentiality
  • Tolerance of authors' styles
  • Work within GUCH PA's policies and procedures
  • To work to the high standards set by GUCH PA

Desirable: Experience proofreading

Based at: Home

Commitment: Minimum 2.5 hours per month

GUCH PA offers volunteers:

  • Initial training
  • Ongoing training
  • Support
  • Skill development
  • Payment of reasonable expenses