ASL Video Volunteer

Ever read a local news story and think, “Okay, but what does this actually mean for me?” Help us answer that in ASL.

We’re 15 West, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s West Side and nearby suburbs. We’re looking for volunteers who’d like to collaborate with us on short American Sign Language (ASL) videos that make local information easier to use. Think explaining what a school board actually does or showing neighbors where to find voting information.

You can start with one video. We’ll agree on the topic and scope together before you commit, and there’s no weekly quota.

You might be a fit if:

• You’re fluent or highly proficient in ASL.
• You enjoy making complicated information easier to understand.
• You’re interested in local news, accessibility, or making short videos. You don’t need a journalism background.

We’d love to hear from Deaf and hard-of-hearing ASL users and people with ties to Illinois. You don’t need to live in Illinois to volunteer.

Volunteer opportunity · Remote · Flexible, project-based commitment