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Translation Commons Volunteer Application Form

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Translation Commons Volunteer Application Form

Welcome to the Translation Commons Volunteer Sign-up Form! We are so happy you have decided to join our community.
After you complete this form, one of our team members will contact you. In the meantime, should you have any questions, you can email [email protected].

IMPORTANT:

Translation Commons volunteer positions are open to people aged 18 and older.
Please be aware that our official working language is English.
We are seeking volunteers who can dedicate at least 5 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.

This commitment ensures volunteers have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience. If you’re able to meet this time commitment, we invite you to apply by filling out the form and join our efforts!

The information you provide in this form will help us get to know you and match you with a project on our team that corresponds with your experience and interests.

Name(Required)

First Last

What is your current country of residence?

What is your current Timezone?

Languages you speak & CEFR level

Enter the language code (e.g., English [en], German [de]) with the country/region code, and specify the CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) in the adjacent field.
For language codes, refer to the Language Navigator
For country/region codes, refer to ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 – Wikipedia.
Learn more about CEFR levels.

Language

CEFR Level

What is your availability to volunteer with Translation Commons?

5-10 hours/week

10-15 hours/week

15-20 hours/week

20+ hours/week

What times in your timezone are you typically available? Use this format: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

E.g. – Mon-Wed 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Thur-Fri 3:00 PM to 7 PM

All Translation Commons volunteers need to be aged 18 or older, agree to the Translation Commons Code of Conduct, and give permission to use their work internally in TC and/or release their work under the Creative Commons (CC) license.

Age Confirmation(Required)

Please confirm that you are aged 18 or older. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply.

I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.

Legal Authorization for Volunteer Work(Required)

Regardless of your country of residence (U.S., EU, etc.), you must be legally authorized under your local laws and immigration status to perform unpaid volunteer services for an international non-profit organization. Please confirm that you have verified your visa, residence, or citizenship status.

I confirm that I am legally authorized to perform unpaid volunteer services for an international non-profit organization in my current country of residence.

Translation Commons Code of Conduct Agreement(Required)

Please review the Translation Commons Code of Conduct.
All Translation Commons volunteers are required to agree to and follow this Code of Conduct.

I have read and agree to the Translation Commons Code of Conduct.

Permission to Use Volunteer Work(Required)

Please acknowledge that Translation Commons may use the work you contribute as a volunteer for internal or external purposes.

I allow Translation Commons to use the work I contribute for TC internally or externally.

Creative Commons License Agreement(Required)

Work produced by Translation Commons is licensed under the Creative Commons (CC) license and may be shared as open source. By checking this box, you agree to release any work you contribute for Translation Commons under the Creative Commons (CC) license.

I agree to release my work under the Creative Commons (CC) license.

Your professional experience

EDUCATION

Degree Type

Major or Field of Study

What professional experience in your field do you have?

None

1-5 years

5-10 years

10+ years

Please list the skills and professional experience you bring to Translation Commons? (Under 350 characters please.)

Please share the links to your professional profile.

What is your current career status?

Current Student

Graduate

Opt

Full time employee

Part time employee

Freelancer

Between jobs

Other

How did you learn about this volunteer role?

Idealist

Translation Commons Website

Event that Translation Commons participated in

Referral

Facebook

Other

What is your motivation for applying to Translation Commons? What do you hope to gain?

Do you require an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa Letter?

Yes, I require Optional Practical Training Visa Letter.

No, I do not require Optional Practical Training Visa Letter.

OPT Letter Information

Please provide the following information in order to prepare your OPT letter.

University Name

Name of OPT Contact person from university

Contact person email address

Your Full Legal Name

Preferred Dates For OPT

Provide your Start Date.

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Provide your End Date.

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Duration of OPT

Minimum hours per OPT requirement

Preferred title at Translation Commons

Teams at Translation Commons

Team Selection

Please apply for positions where your current skills and background are a strong match. We look forward to volunteers who can leverage their existing expertise to contribute immediately. Please choose only one team that best fits your volunteering objectives. If you want to apply for a second team, there will be an option when you finish filling in the information of the first one. Which team/s are you interested in contributing to?

Select between 1 and 2 choices.

Localization

Engineering

Marketing / Content

Talent Management

Operations

Program/Product Management

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 #1

Translator

Reviewer

Project Coordinator

Project Manager

Vendor Manager

Manager

Content Writer/Editor (foreign language)

Role Preference #2

Translator

Reviewer

Project Coordinator

Project Manager

Vendor Manager

Manager

Content Writer/Editor (foreign language)

Native/Target Language with ISO Code

For more information on ISO codes check here: ISO-Code

If you did not find the Native/Target Language above, type it below. Use this format: English [eng], Chinese [zho]

For translators and reviewers fill the First and Second Source Language

First Source Language

Second Source Language

Technical skills for foreign language translation/localization. Please select the technical skills you possess Select all that apply (check box – multichoice)

Computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools (Phrase, Smartcat , Trados Studio, other)

Translation Management System (TMS)

Machine Translation (Microsoft MT, etc)

Artificial Intelligence (AI models)

Desktop Publishing (DTP)

Website Localization

LQA / QA

Subtitling

Programming

Excel

Google Sheets

Other

Please upload a sample of your previous translation work.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx, odt, xls, xlsx, Max. file size: 1 GB.

Kindly complete our brief trial translation (estimated to take around 10 minutes).

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

Software Engineer – Backend – Volunteer

Engineering Group Manager – Volunteer

Product Manager – Volunteer

Data Analyst – Volunteer

Computational Linguist (Volunteer)

Briefly describe your technical background and areas of expertise.

Tell us about a recent project or experience that best demonstrates your skills for this role.

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)

Excel / Google Sheets / Airtable (data handling, reporting)

WordPress / PHP (website building, content management)

JavaScript / React / HTML / CSS (frontend development)

Node.js / Express (backend 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)

Git / GitHub (version control, collaborative coding)

RESTful API development (backend integration)

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.

I set clear goals and deadlines for myself and align with the team.

I review and provide feedback on others’ work when needed.

I prefer to work independently and update the team only when necessary.

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

Building portfolio / showcasing work

Interest in open-source or collaborative projects

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

Marketing Analyst – Volunteer

E-mail Marketing Manager – Volunteer

Advertising manager

Partnership Manager – Volunteer

Press Officer

Public Relations

Videomaker

Social Media Analyst

Which tools do you use every week? Select all that apply.

GA4

GSC

Sheets/Excel

Meta Ads

Google Ads

Mailchimp/other ESP

Canva/Figma

Premiere/CapCut

Website/blogs CMS

Postmypost, LiveDune/Hootsuite/Socialbakers/other SMM platforms

Show your work or project. Paste 1-2 links (post, article, landing, webwriting/textediting, dashboards, images, video or any your project) and tell what your role was.

Language skills. Please note that the source language for all our content is English.

Path 4: Talent Management

What role are you interested in at Translation Commons?

Talent Management Group Manager (Volunteer)

Talent Coordinator (Volunteer)

Other

Path 5: Operations

What role are you interested in at Translation Commons?

Operations Team Manager – Volunteer

Process Improvement Coordinator – Volunteer

Other

Which of the following methodologies or frameworks do you have experience with?

Lean / Six Sigma

PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

Kaizen

Agile / Scrum

Change Management (e.g. ADKAR, Prosci)

None of the above

Do you have any experience managing stakeholders or working across multiple teams to achieve a shared goal?

Yes – I’ve led or coordinated cross-functional projects

Yes – I’ve participated in cross-team collaboration

No, but I’m eager to gain experience in this area

Please list any relevant certifications, experience, or skills you’d like us to be aware of

Path 6: Program /Project Management

What role are you interested in at Translation Commons?

Program Manager – Volunteer

Program Management Group Manager – Volunteer

Other

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Admin Notes

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Translation Commons Volunteer Application Form

Translation Commons Volunteer Application Form

IMPORTANT:

Your professional experience

OPT Letter Information

Teams at Translation Commons

Path 1: Localization

Path 2: Engineering

Path 3: Marketing / Content

Path 4: Talent Management

Path 5: Operations

Path 6: Program /Project Management

You can help

You can help