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NameRakesh testtwo
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What is your current Timezone?ET (UTC−05:00 / −04:00) – New York, Toronto
What is your availability to volunteer with Translation Commons?20+ hours/week
Degree TypeGraduate or Professional Degree
Major or Field of StudyElectrical Engineering
What professional experience in your field do you have?1-5 years
Please list the skills and professional experience you bring to Translation Commons? (Under 60 words please.)

Machine Learning, Software Development, Data Science

What is your current career status?Graduate
Do you require an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa Letter?Yes, I require Optional Practical Training Visa Letter.
How did you learn about this volunteer role?Translation Commons Website
What is your motivation for applying to Translation Commons? What do you hope to gain?Web Development, System Design, Machine learning
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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 #1Translator
Role Preference #2Project Coordinator
Technical skills for foreign language translation/localization. Please select the technical skills you possess Select all that apply (check box – multichoice)
  • Machine Translation (Microsoft MT, etc)
  • Desktop Publishing (DTP)
  • Website Localization
  • LQA / QA
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Path 2: Engineering

What roles are you interested in at Translation Commons? Select all that apply.
  • Volunteer UX/UI Designer
  • Software Engineer – Frontend – Volunteer
  • Software Engineer – Backend – Volunteer
  • Engineering Group Manager – Volunteer
What tools, programming languages, or platforms are you most comfortable using?
  • Excel / Google Sheets / Airtable (data handling, reporting)
  • JavaScript / React / HTML / CSS (frontend development)
  • Figma / Adobe XD / Sketch (UX/UI design, wireframes, mockups)
  • Tableau / Power BI / Google Data Studio (data visualization, dashboards)
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive, collaboration tools)
How do you ensure quality, collaboration, and accountability when working remotely on a volunteer or distributed 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.
  • I set clear goals and deadlines for myself and align with the team.
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
  • Gaining experience in nonprofit tech projects
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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.