Discover Nikkei Volunteer Requirements Summary(Last updated:September 27, 2021)

Writing

Editing/Proofreading

Transcriptions

Translations

Type of work

* interview articles—authors,filmmakers, artists, musicians,community leaders, and otherindividuals* Film/book/exhibitions review* articles about various topics:– historical figures and events– community organizations– businesses– unique projects, etc.

*Journal articles* Interviewee bios & video clips
transcripts* Translated articles, interviews* Video interviews* DN virtual programs* Journal articles & author bios* Interviewee bios & clips transcripts* DN event descriptions* DN video descriptions* social media posts* Outreach emails* Assist project staff with translating
and responding to inquiries* Live translations during Discover
Nikkei multilingual events* Miscellaneous other smallertranslation needs*Note: Editing should only be forclarity and to match style guide. As
much as possible, intent should beto retain author's original voice. In
general, Chicago Manual Style isfollowed for English.

*Note: In general, Chicago Manual
Style is followed fo English

Deadline*

1 - 3 months

1 - 2 weeks

1 - 2 months

1 - 2 months

Requirement
skillsNative language fluency

Native language fluency

Fast and accurate typing skills /Strong listening skills / language
fluency / Strong attention to detail

Native language fluency

Minimum
commitment**

3 - 4 articles a year

7 - 10 articles a year

1 - 2 projects a year

3 - 4 articles a year

Required
documents

writing samples

writing samples

Interview

NoNo

Other
requirements*All volunteers must be able to communicate in writing and verbally in basic English

translation samplesNoNo*All volunteers must closely communicate with the team by email or Slack/Asana (for web development volunteers)*If volunteers reside in the United States, they need to sign some forms: Conflict of interest disclosure statement; confidentiality statement, code ofethics, New volunteer memorandum of assignment
Note: *These are general deadlines. Actual deadlines may vary depending on projects.
**The minimum required commitment in each section are based on support in just that one area. If you’re doing multiple types of assignments, thecommitment requirements can be combined.

Discover Nikkei Volunteer Requirements Summary(Last updated:September 27, 2021)

Web Development

Graphic Design / Illustrations

Type of work

* Fix various bugs / issues* Logo/graphic for special article* Development of minor featureseries
improvements* Graphics for DN programs* Brainstorm ideas for new major* Flyers and ads
featues & functionality* Graphics for social media posts* Development of new major features and outreach emails* Graphics for& functionality
the website- graphics can be illustrations
and/or photographs* Edit videos for posting on website* Create short content andpromotional videos for sharing onsocial media and YouTube

Deadline*

depends on the tasks

4 - 6 weeks

Requirement
skillsPython/Django, JavaScript,
Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator /PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, Git/GitHub InDesign or equivalent

FinalCutPro or other video editing
softwareMinimum
commitment**

at least a few hours a week for min.
6 months

3 - 4 projects a year

3 - 4 projects a year

Required
documents

Resume/LinkedIn

sample designs

sample videos

Interview

yesyesyes

Otherrequirements*All volunteers must be able to communicate in writing and verbally in basic English

2 - 4 weeks

Video Editing*All volunteers must closely communicate with the team by email or Slack/Asana (for web development volunteers)*If volunteers reside in the United States, they need to sign some forms: Conflict of interest disclosure statement; confidentiality statement, code ofethics, New volunteer memorandum of assignment
Note: *These are general deadlines. Actual deadlines may vary depending on projects.
**The minimum required commitment in each section are based on support in just that one area. If you’re doing multiple types of assignments, thecommitment requirements can be combined.