Volunteer with Appalachia Relief
We empower communities with human-centered, open source tech for crowdsourced mutual aid & disaster relief. Learn more about our story.
Want to volunteer? We’re looking for:
- Volunteers to support our ongoing crowdsourcing work in Southern Appalachia
- Volunteers with web development and digital automation skillsets for open source disaster response in Southern Appalachia and beyond
Flexible & Accessible
Join our remote volunteer pool and offer your skills for specific tasks and projects as you’re able. Take breaks from volunteering as needed.
Our Teams
Get Started
Learn more about how to get started.
Connect to Our Community
Meet others in the disaster relief and recovery space by joining us on Discord. Learn more.
Our Teams
Resource Vetting Team
The heart of what we do. Confirm the accuracy of crowdsourced info for relief & recovery in Southern Appalachia and make it available for folks on our website.
We’re looking for skills including:
- Google Workspace: Familiarity with Google Workspace, particularly with Google Docs.
- Critical Thinking: The ability to verify information through talking to the original sources, online searches, and by phone.
- Discord: The ability to use and/or learn how to use Discord for team communication.
No fancy skills needed! If you know how to use Google Docs, you’ve got the technical know-how to update our user-friendly website.
Communications Team
Gettin’ it out there. Boost crowdsourced info for relief & recovery in Southern Appalachia and “market for good” in support of people and orgs on the ground.
We’re looking for skills including:
- Copywriting: Strong writing and editing skills to craft clear and engaging content.
- Graphic Design: Proficiency with tools like Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite to design visuals.
- Social Media: Experience managing platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Story Creation: A knack for storytelling to document and share impactful narratives.
Technical Team
Keeping it goin’. Improve and sustain the digital backbone that enables us to crowdsource info for rebuilding & recovery in Southern Appalachia — and beyond.
We’re looking for skills including:
- Web development/digital automation: Experience with coding, APIs, or workflow optimization.
- IT support: Technical problem-solving to keep systems running smoothly.
- Discord: The ability to use and/or learn how to use Discord for team communication.
Get Started
Ready to volunteer? Here’s how to get plugged in.
Step 1: Fill out our Volunteer Intake Form.
Tell us a little more about you through our Volunteer Intake Form.
Step 2: Schedule a chat with a Volunteer Coordinator.
Select a time that works for you on our Calendly. You can also us at volunteer@appalachiarelief.org to find an alternate time.
Step 3: Begin volunteering!
Get connected to one or more of our teams and let the volunteering begin!
Join our Discord!
No need to wait — connect to others in our community by joining us on Discord. Click through the “Welcome” prompts to get started, and say hi in the #Introductions channel.
Questions?
Contact us at volunteer@appalachiarelief.org.