• About us
    U.S. Digital Response pairs experienced, pro bono technologists with governments responding to the COVID-19 crisis, to help deliver critical services to the people who need them. COVID-19 is already overwhelming the data, digital, and operational capacities of state and local governments, and we are looking for mission-driven, highly qualified technology, data, and operations volunteers to support governments during this crisis.

    Founded by former U.S. Deputy CTOs (who have run federal open data policies and started up the U.S. Digital Service), our fast-growing team is made up of technologists, public servants, and public interest technologists. We hope you'll join us!

    Check out our FAQs about volunteering here
  • NYC[x] Fellowship Program
    If you are applying for the NYC[x] Fellowship program , be sure to check the box that you are interested in the NYC[x] Fellowship program. In the question asking why you volunteered, let us know what inspired you to apply for the fellowship. The application deadline has been extended from Saturday, November 7th to Wednesday, November 11th at 11:59pm PST.  Early applications will receive priority.
  • Please keep in mind...
    Any skills information shared on this application may be forwarded to relevant government departments, service providers, and fellow volunteers in order to facilitate your help.
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    We have received thousands of volunteer applications. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reach out to and place everyone who signs up. We appreciate your patience as we work to match volunteers with projects that may match their skills, availability, and location.

  • If you're interested in contributing, please apply by filling out this form.

  • We'd like to learn a bit about your skills and experience.

  • By checking the above, I am confirming that I would like to be considered for the NYC[x] Innovation Fellows Program and am available to volunteer 20+ hours a week from November 23th-Feb 5th (there will be a break for the Thanksgiving and winter holidays).

    I also understand that I will be considered for USDR volunteer opportunities should I not be selected for the Fellowship.

  • Click next to answer some logistical questions.

  • Before moving forward, we ask all potential USDR volunteers to read and acknowledge our Volunteer Oath, which summarizes the foundational values of our community for volunteers. In addition to the oath, volunteers will need to sign the Volunteer Agreement upon assignment, which governs USDR’s relationship with our volunteers, our commitments to partner confidential information, and ownership of USDR work product.

    After you've reviewed, please confirm your understanding below.

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  • Just a few more questions on the next page!

  • The pandemic has impacted communities differently based on race, income, gender, location, age, abilities, etc. so we want to be sure the COVID-19 response adequately accounts for these perspectives.

    If we get more perspectives involved, we can have a more thorough response. With that in mind, we’d like to give you the option to share some information about your identity and community with us.

    USDR collects limited data from USDR volunteers, government, and organizational partners. All data is provided voluntarily and will only be shared with team members and project partners when required to facilitate volunteer work. This data will be used only as necessary and will be retained as long as required to undertake USDR projects. USDR will take reasonable steps to protect this data from unauthorized modification, disclosure, and destruction. USDR will not share volunteer or partner data (or any data about volunteers or partners) for any other purposes without permission.

    Keep in mind, the following questions are entirely optional - you can skip this section and your candidacy will not be affected.


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