The OTW Needs Tag Wrangling Volunteers!

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2016-07-13 17:24:58 UTC

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We would like to thank everyone who responded to our previous call for Development and Membership staff, Web Strategy, Design, and Development staff, and Translation volunteers!

Today, we're excited to announce the opening of applications for:

Tag Wrangling Volunteers - closing 20 July 2016 UTC

We have included more information on each role below. Open roles and applications will always be available at the volunteering page. If you don't see a role that fits with your skills and interests now, keep an eye on the listings. We plan to put up new applications every few weeks, and we will also publicize new roles as they become available.

All applications generate a confirmation page and an auto-reply to your e-mail address. We encourage you to read the confirmation page and to whitelist volunteers -(at)- transformativeworks -(dot)- org in your e-mail client. If you do not receive the auto-reply within 24 hours, please check your spam filters and then contact us.

If you have questions regarding volunteering for the OTW, check out our Volunteering FAQ.

Tag Wrangling Volunteer: The Tag Wranglers are responsible for helping to keep the millions of tags on AO3 in some kind of order! Wranglers follow internal guidelines to choose the tags that appear in the filters and auto-complete, which link related works together. (This makes it easier to browse and search on the archive, whether that’s Steve/Tony with tentacles or g-rated Rose/Kanaya fluff.)

If you’re an experienced AO3 user who likes organizing, working in teams, or excuses to fact-check your favorite fandoms, you might enjoy tag wrangling! To join us, click through to the job description and application form.

Please note: due to (amazing!) interest in wrangling, we’re currently looking for wranglers for specific fandoms only. See the application for which fandoms are in need. Applications are due 20 July 2016

Apply at the volunteering page!

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Nu_toamna Sun 17 Jul 2016 05:10AM UTC

May I ask what level of computer literacy is needed in Tag Wraggling? Would I need to know coding or anything of the like? I only have a basic understanding of computers, would I still be able to help?

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1. AO3_Tag_Wranglers (Official) Sun 17 Jul 2016 07:49AM UTC
  
  Hi there!
  You don't need to know any programming languages to wrangle tags. The tag wrangling interface is in plain English, no coding required. You do need to be comfortable and familiar with your AO3 account and how AO3 tagging works on the user side so you can understand how wrangling affects users. The ability to read and follow directions in English is essential, and a willingness to ask questions is a plus.
  If you're interested, please do apply!
  briar_pipe
  Tag Wrangling Co-Chair
  
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Gishi290 Mon 18 Jul 2016 07:42PM UTC

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ArsObscurus Wed 20 Jul 2016 07:39AM UTC

How do I go about volunteering (where are applications), and is it too late?

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1. OTW_VolunteersandRecruiting (Official) Thu 21 Jul 2016 10:06AM UTC
  
  Hi LapisExilis,
  Unfortunately tag wrangling applications have closed for this round.
  For future reference, we advertise open volunteering positions on the OTW's Twitter account (@OTW_News) and other news sources (including news posts on the AO3 like this one), so keep an eye on these. They'll also appear as a list on the volunteering homepage (http://transformativeworks.org/volunteer), so you can also check back there in future.
  Thank you for being willing to volunteer, and we hope to recieve an application from you in the future!
  Alison
  Volunteers & Recruiting Committee
  Organization for Transformative Works
  
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arbivator Wed 03 Aug 2016 02:02AM UTC

I only just saw this :(.
Out of interest, how often do positions like tag wrangling open? Don't want to miss out next time!

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1. Qem (AO3_Tag_Wranglers) (Official) Thu 04 Aug 2016 06:19AM UTC
  
  Hello!
  Thanks for your interest in tag wrangling. We generally run 3-4 recruitment rounds per year, pending availability. We are currently planning on having one more class later this year as well as one early next year, although exact timing has not yet been set.
  For future reference, any volunteer positions available will be advertised on the OTW's Twitter account (@OTW_News) and other news sources (including news posts on the AO3 like this one), so keep an eye on these. They'll also appear as a list on the volunteering homepage (http://transformativeworks.org/volunteer), so you can also check back there in future.
  Best Wishes,
  Qem
  Tag Wrangling Co-Chair
  
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2. 1. arbivator Thu 04 Aug 2016 11:31PM UTC
    
    Awesome, thank you!
    
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