Join a Dynamic Community
At the core of our mission lies the strength of people working together!
Join a dynamic community where passion meets purpose. Our volunteers come
from all walks of life, connected by a shared intention: making the world
a better place. At Translation Commons, diverse talents unite under one vision.
We’ve designed a collaborative model that empowers individuals to step up with
confidence and lead with purpose, ensuring every contribution drives meaningful change.
Together, we are Translation Commons driving change through collaboration!
Why Volunteer with Translation Commons?
Drive Real Impact
Help preserve and digitize marginalized languages, directly empowering communities and cultures to thrive in a connected world. Your work truly shapes the future.
Lead in a Dynamic Community
Accelerate your career with hands-on involvement in impactful projects. Our model is designed to elevate volunteers to lead with purpose.
Accelerate Your Growth
Learn directly from experts, developing new skills in cutting-edge language technology and cultural preservation. Build a path for professional advancement in a collaborative environment.
Deepen Your Knowledge
Learn from a wealth of experts across diverse fields, developing valuable new skills in language technology and beyond.
Forge Powerful Connections
Network with industry professionals and build lasting relationships with like-minded individuals who share your passion and vision.
Innovate & Collaborate
Your ideas matter. Collaborate on projects you’re passionate about, knowing that your vision contributes directly to our collective legacy.
What do our volunteers do?
Although our name emphasizes translation, volunteering at Translation Commons goes far beyond that. What began as a small group focused on translation activities has grown into a global community supporting marginalized languages in their digital journey. Today, our volunteers contribute across diverse fields, developing essential tools and resources that enhance accessibility and innovation. These individuals are not only running programs; they are shaping the future of language technology. These fields include, but are not limited to:
Software & Web Development
Building open-source tools and resources that enhance digital accessibility for nonprofit communities.
Localization
Translating resources and documents to support global nonprofit projects and marginalized languages.
Data Analysis & Computational Linguistics
Advancing language technology with datasets, AI models, and linguistic tools.
Marketing and Content Creation
Expanding outreach and engagement through strategic nonprofit communications and online campaigns.
Who can volunteer?
At Translation Commons, we welcome passionate individuals from all backgrounds! If you’re 18 or older with internet access and a sense of purpose, we’d love to collaborate. Whether you’re exploring translation volunteering, volunteer roles in tech, or student volunteer opportunities, there’s a place for you here. We offer virtual volunteer work and nonprofit volunteer roles that support language technology, community projects, and digital accessibility. Gain professional experience through volunteering and help drive real impact.
How to Volunteer?
Getting involved is easy! Explore our open volunteer positions, and find a role that matches your skills and interests. Whether you’re looking for student volunteer opportunities, virtual volunteer work, or ways to support language technology, we offer inclusive paths to make a meaningful contribution. Join a thriving global volunteer community where every skill has value. With our nonprofit volunteer roles, there’s always a way to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.
Current Openings
We’re seeking dedicated volunteers eager to share their skills and work together toward a greater goal. If you’re ready to contribute, collaborate, and grow within a global community, explore our current openings and find the role that best aligns with your skills.
* All positions are volunteer-based.Data & SEO Insights Analyst
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Learn More →WordPress Developer
Learn More →Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Learn More →Program Manager
Learn More →If you see yourself in any of these roles, click the “Join Us” button and complete the volunteer form.
If none of these positions feel like the right fit, don’t worry fill out the form anyway, and we’ll work with you to find the best role within our volunteer community!
