# Call for volunteers

World IA Cafe is our monthly discussion series that brings together information architecture professionals from around the globe for informal conversations about IA topics, challenges, and innovations. We're looking for volunteers to help us maximize the impact of these valuable discussions and reach a broader international audience.

## Current volunteer opportunities

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Title</th><th>Summary</th><th>Description</th><th>Time commitment</th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3>Video content optimization and management</h3></td><td>Help transform our rich video discussions into discoverable, accessible content.</td><td><p></p><ul><li>Use AI tools like NotebookLM to create summaries and key takeaways from Cafe video recordings</li><li>Write video descriptions with proper metadata and keywords for better searchability</li><li>Optimize video titles, tags, and descriptions across Vimeo and YouTube platforms</li><li>Create timestamp markers for key discussion points and topics</li><li>Organize video content in our searchable digital library</li></ul></td><td>4-6 hours per month (flexible scheduling)</td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1528109966604-5a6a4a964e8d?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHx2aWRlb3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3NTc4MDI3OTN8MA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1528109966604-5a6a4a964e8d?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyfHx2aWRlb3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3NTc4MDI3OTN8MA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr><tr><td><h3>Social media strategy for World IA Cafe</h3></td><td>Expand our international reach and boost participation in monthly Cafe sessions.</td><td><p></p><ul><li>Create engaging social media posts to promote upcoming Cafe sessions and speakers</li><li>Develop content calendars specifically for Cafe event promotion</li><li>Share video highlights and key quotes from past discussions</li><li>Connect with international IA communities to increase global participation</li><li>Track engagement metrics and audience growth for Cafe-related content</li></ul></td><td>3-4 hours per month (flexible scheduling)</td><td><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1683721003111-070bcc053d8b?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxzb2NpYWwlMjBtZWRpYXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NTc4MDI4MTJ8MA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85">https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1683721003111-070bcc053d8b?crop=entropy&#x26;cs=srgb&#x26;fm=jpg&#x26;ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxzb2NpYWwlMjBtZWRpYXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NTc4MDI4MTJ8MA&#x26;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&#x26;q=85</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Skills we're looking for

**Helpful but not required:**

* Interest in information architecture, UX, or related fields
* Basic writing and communication skills
* Social media familiarity
* Video editing or content creation experience

**We'll teach you everything else!** Our volunteer training covers:

* Video optimization and metadata best practices
* Content management systems and tools
* Social media strategy and analytics
* Writing for web and professional audiences

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## Ready to get involved?

Contact our volunteer coordinator at <volunteer@worldiaday.org>

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*World IA Cafe is hosted by volunteers from the World Information Architecture Association (WIAA) and is free to attend for all participants.*


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