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===One time contributions===
===One time contributions===
====Localization of SUMO ====
'''Who:''' If you know English and can translate it into another language (for example, your native one), help us translate English language articles into your language.
'''Requirements:'''
Working knowledge of English, good knowledge of your native language, good writing skills, attention to detail
'''How to get involved''': Sign up for a SUMO account and get started [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved/l10n here]
'''Training:'''[[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/sumo-living-localization-guide To get started read the SUMO localization Guide]]
'''Contact:''' Locale Leaders or admin short list: vesper@mozilla.com
====Social Support Tweeting and Facebook posting====
====Social Support Tweeting and Facebook posting====
'''Who:''' For those of you that like to represent Mozilla Support in social channels this is the place for you. You can tweet or post on Facebook as a Mozillian to help give support to Mozilla software users.
'''Who:''' For those of you that like to represent Mozilla Support in social channels this is the place for you. You can tweet or post on Facebook as a Mozillian to help give support to Mozilla software users.
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===A Few contributions a week===
===A Few contributions a week===
====Localize a Support Article====
====Localization of SUMO Support Articles ====
See also
'''Who:''' If you know English and can translate it into another language (for example, your native one), help us translate support articles. If you are a technical writer or enjoy writing about open source software, this may also be of interest to you.
* [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/translating-an-article Get started Translating on support.mozilla.org]]
* [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/practice-article-localize-this Get started article on support.mozilla.org]]


'''Who:''' If you are a technical writer or enjoy writing about open source software, this may be for you.
'''Requirements:'''
 
* Good knowledge of your native language
'''Requirements:'''
* English language proficiency
* English language proficiency
* Good writing skills
* Good writing skills
* Ability to communicate concepts in a simplified way
* Ability to communicate concepts in a simplified way
* Attention to detail


'''How to get involved:''' [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved/kb Start here]
'''Time commitment:'''
* 15-60 minutes a week
** If you can help us localize at least two articles a week (which can take between 5 and 30 minutes per article), you will make a huge difference for all users who speak your native language.


'''Contact:''' admin short list: vesper@mozilla.com and jsavage@mozilla.com
'''How to get involved''': Sign up for a SUMO account and get started [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved/l10n here]
* [[https://support.mozilla.org/forums/l10n-forum/711196 Learn how to find your fellow localizers]]
 
'''Training:'''
* [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/localize-mozilla-support Introduction to localizing support.mozilla.org]]
* [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/translating-an-article How to translate articles on support.mozilla.org]]
* [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/sumo-living-localization-guide The SUMO localization Guide]]
 
'''Contact:''' [[https://support.mozilla.org/kb/locales/ Locale Leaders]] or [[https://support.mozilla.org/user/vesper our L10n admin]]


====Become part of the Comm Reps program ====  
====Become part of the Comm Reps program ====  
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'''Training:''' [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved/questions] and One and done start here: [https://oneanddone.mozilla.org/tasks/119/]  
'''Training:''' [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved/questions] and One and done start here: [https://oneanddone.mozilla.org/tasks/119/]  


'''Contact:'''Admin short list: guigs@mozilla.com and mada@mozilla.com
'''Contact:'''Admin short list: guigs@mozilla.com and mada@mozilla.com
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===Tribal Commitment Contributions===
===Tribal Commitment Contributions===
====Locale Leader====
====Reviewer / Locale Leader for support.mozilla.org====
'''Who:''' Do you not see a locale listed in the SUMO contributor forum? This is where you can start one. Start by reaching out to Michal the Localization Admin for SUMO.  
'''Who:''' If you think you have enough experience of translating support articles for SUMO, this may be of interest to you.
 
'''Requirements:'''
* Previous SUMO localization experience
* Attention to detail
* Good feedback providing skills
* Interest in organising an online community
* Interest in organising offline/online localization sprints
 
'''Time commitment:'''
* 60-120 minutes a week
 
'''How to get involved''':
* Read [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-be-sumo-locale-leader How to become a Locale Leader]] and [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/l10n-guidelines-reviewing-translated-articles Guidelines for reviewing articles]]
* Additional information can be found in [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/sumo-living-localization-guide The SUMO localization Guide]]
 
'''Contact:''' [[https://support.mozilla.org/kb/locales/ Locale Leaders]] or [[https://support.mozilla.org/user/vesper our L10n admin]]
   
   
[[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-be-sumo-locale-leader | SUMO how to become a Locale Leader]]


TBA: New changes are happening in regards to the support forum platform. Contact any SUMO admin for more information of the progress of this project.
'''Please note:''' The support forum and knowledge base platform may be undergoing technical changes in the new few months. Contact any SUMO admin for more information of the progress of this project.


====Support Forum Moderator====
====Support Forum Moderator====
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