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NameDavid Marin
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What is your current Timezone?PT (UTC−08:00 / −07:00) – Los Angeles, Vancouver
What is your availability to volunteer with Translation Commons?5-10 hours/week
Degree TypeGraduate or Professional Degree
Major or Field of StudyAdvanced Manufacturing
What professional experience in your field do you have?5-10 years
What is your current career status?Part time employee
Do you require an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa Letter?No, I do not require Optional Practical Training Visa Letter.
How did you learn about this volunteer role?Idealist
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Path 1: Localization

We are thrilled that you are interested in contributing to the work of the Localization Team at Translation Commons! Localization Volunteers can select up to two roles (e.g., Translator, Reviewer, or Project Manager). However, roles may have specific requirements and/or a maximum number of volunteers.

Role Preference #1Project Manager
Role Preference #2Vendor Manager
Technical skills for foreign language translation/localization. Please select the technical skills you possess Select all that apply (check box – multichoice)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI models)
  • Excel
  • Google Sheets
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Path 2: Engineering

What roles are you interested in at Translation Commons? Select all that apply.
  • WordPress Developer – Volunteer
  • Volunteer UX/UI Designer
  • Software Engineer – Frontend – Volunteer
What tools, programming languages, or platforms are you most comfortable using?
  • Python (data analysis, ETL, scripting)
  • R (data analysis, visualization)
  • SQL / NoSQL databases (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
How do you ensure quality, collaboration, and accountability when working remotely on a volunteer or distributed team?
  • I provide regular updates on my progress to the team.
  • I use project management or collaboration tools (Google Workspace) to track tasks.
  • I communicate proactively via email, chat, or video calls when issues arise.
  • I actively participate in team meetings and discussions.
What motivates you to volunteer your technical skills for a nonprofit organization like Translation Commons? (select all that apply)
  • Passion for supporting language diversity and inclusion
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Path 3: Marketing / Content

We are thrilled that you are interested in contributing to the Marketing & Content Team at Translation Commons! You can select more than one role. However, each one has its specific requirements and/or a maximum number of volunteers.

What roles are you interested in at Translation Commons?
  • Data & SEO Insights Analyst – Volunteer
  • E-mail Marketing Manager – Volunteer
  • Social Media Analyst
Which tools do you use every week? Select all that apply.
  • Sheets/Excel
  • Meta Ads
  • Google Ads