Add more detail to the proofreader process

1 files changed, 20 insertions, 3 deletions

diff --git a/doc/development/i18n/proofreader.md b/doc/development/i18n/proofreader.md
index 795e1e83105..afebb7fc089 100644
--- a/doc/development/i18n/proofreader.md
+++ b/doc/development/i18n/proofreader.md
@@ -37,9 +37,26 @@ are very appreciative of the work done by translators and proofreaders!
 > sure that you have a history of contributing translations to the GitLab
 > project.
 
-1. Once your translations have been accepted,
-   [open a merge request](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/merge_requests/new)
-   to request Proofreader permissions and add yourself to the list above.
+1. Contribute translations to GitLab. See instructions for
+   [translating GitLab](../translate.md).
+
+    Translating GitLab is a community effort that requires team work and
+    attention to detail. Proofreaders play an important role helping new
+    contributors, and ensuring the consistency and quality of translations.
+    Your conduct and contributions as a translator should reflect this before
+    requesting to be a proofreader.
+
+1. Request proofreader permissions by opening a merge request to add yourself
+   to the list of proofreaders.
+
+    At the bottom of this page click **Edit this page**.
+
+    Add your language in alphabetical order, and add yourself to the list
+    including:
+
+    - name
+    - link to your GitLab profile
+    - link to your CrowdIn profile
 
     In the merge request description, please include links to any projects you
     have previously translated.