Audiobook Narrators and Translators

This project will begin on August 1st following a kick-off meeting and orientation for all student-hires. The project will end on September 3rd, 2022. The Antarctic Institute of Canada (AIC) is a non-profit organization that conducts research activities, academic mentorship programs, and equity building through a variety of government-funded work-initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students. The AIC is seeking 25 (twenty-five) post-secondary students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program to translate, narrate, and record audiobooks using manuscripts from our catalog. Audiobooks will be targeted toward market-segments within children’s & youth literature. This project is projected to take 80-hours between August 1st and September 3rd.

Building Research Skills & Social Impact: Gain Real-World Experience with the Raising Canada Project

Project Description: Supporting the Raising Canada Research Project Welcome to Children First Canada! We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for students to contribute to our impactful Raising Canada research project. This project is designed to provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by children in Canada, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in children's lives. Main Goal: The project aims to gather and analyze data to identify the top 10 threats to children in Canada, ultimately contributing to a research report that will help influence policies and initiatives supporting children's rights. The goal is for students to engage with real-world research processes, gain experience in data handling, and build essential communication and research skills. Students will complete this project within a manageable timeframe of 60 hours between March 17 - May 9, with a maximum of 10 hours a day or 30 hours per week.