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  • We place experienced, pro-bono technologists to work with government and organizations responding to moments of crisis, to quickly deliver critical services and infrastructure that support the needs of the public.

    Once we receive your application, we look for a match between our partners’ current needs AND your skills, experience-level, and current availability. This match may happen in a matter of days or many months. While we are unable to place every person who signs up, we appreciate your willingness to help, and your time spent sharing your skills, availability, and interests.

    Volunteers who are experienced in their field and able to commit at least 10 hours per week are typically best suited for our projects.

    Please note that information shared in this application may be forwarded to relevant government departments, service providers, and fellow volunteers in order to facilitate your help.


    Average time to apply: ~15 min

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  • 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 is Friday, June 25th at 11:59pm PST. Early applications will receive priority.
  • Seattle by Design Cohort
    If you'd like to be considered for one of the five upcoming research-focused projects as part of the Seattle by Design cohort, be sure to check the box within this form that you are interested. This cohort of projects will run 10 weeks, from April 10th to June 16th, & requires a committment of 10-20 hr/wk throughout the duration of the project. There are no location requirements as volunteering is completed remotely, though Seattle-based volunteers are a bonus.
     
    The deadline for consideration on this cohort of project is Friday, March 31st at 11:59pm PST. Early submissions will receive priority.
     
    USDR continues to have additional opportunities with government partners throughout the country. If you interested, but not selected for the Seattle cohort we'll keep you in mind for future volunteer opportunities. 

  • Your skills and experience

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  • By checking the above, I am confirming that I would like to be considered for the upcoming Seattle by Design cohort of research-focused projects. I am able to commit 10-20 hr/wk from April 10th - June 16th & have user research or product/project management skills.
     
    This is a remote based project, with no location requirements. 

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

  • The USDR Volunteer Oath

  • 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.

    After you've reviewed the Volunteer Oath, please confirm that you agree to abide by the guidelines therein.

  • In addition to the oath, active volunteers will need to sign the Volunteer Agreement upon assignment to a project. This agreement governs USDR’s relationship with our volunteers, our commitments to partner confidential information, and ownership of USDR work product.

    Please confirm your understanding below.

  • Logistics

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  • Demographics

    Your responses in this section are optional and will not affect your candidacy.

  • Communities are impacted differently based on race, income, gender, location, age, abilities, etc. so we want to ensure that all perspectives are represented in the work that we do with our partners. 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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