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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.

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Volunteer with Translation Commons

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.

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?

  1. 1Explore the open roles below
  2. 2Find one that matches your skills
  3. 3Click “Join Us” and fill in the form

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.

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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.

40 roles

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!
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Help bring every language online.

Linguists, engineers, designers, and native speakers — there is a place for you in this work.

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