Join the Mission

SOIL is building the infrastructure for organizational medicine - and we need your help. Whether you have a few hours a week or just occasional availability, there's a way for you to contribute to preserving organizational wisdom for future generations.

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why volunteer

Make a Meaningful Difference

Volunteering with SOIL isn't just about donating time - it's about being part of something bigger. Every contribution helps preserve organizational wisdom that would otherwise be lost forever.

Mission Impact

Help build the foundation for organizational medicine. Your work directly contributes to understanding why organizations succeed or fail.

Global Community

Join a worldwide network of founders, researchers, and builders who believe in preserving organizational knowledge.

Recognition

Get credited for your contributions, earn badges on your profile, and build your portfolio with meaningful open-source work.

Growth Opportunities

Develop new skills, gain leadership experience, and potentially transition to paid roles as SOIL grows.

volunteer opportunities

Find Your Role

Every skill has a place at SOIL. From technical contributions to community building, choose the role that matches your interests and availability.

Keepers

Regional moderators who verify stories, moderate cenotaphs, organize events, and build local community infrastructure.

Few hours/week

Community managementLocal ecosystem knowledgeCommunication

Code Contributors

Help improve the platform through bug fixes, new features, localization, and accessibility improvements.

Flexible

ReactTypeScriptNode.js

Design Contributors

Create UI/UX improvements, cenotaph visual styles, regional design customizations, and marketing assets.

Flexible

FigmaUI/UX Design3D Modeling

Content & Translation

Write documentation, tutorials, and help translate the platform to new languages for global accessibility.

Flexible

WritingMultilingualDocumentation

Research Contributors

Contribute to framework analysis, methodology review, data insights, and academic research partnerships.

Flexible

Research methodologyData analysisAcademic writing

Event Volunteers

Help organize Day of the Dead Venture celebrations, local meetups, and community gatherings in your area.

Event-based

Event planningLocal connectionsCommunity organizing

Not Sure Where You Fit?

Want to help but not sure which role suits you best? Tell us about your skills and interests, and we'll find the perfect way for you to contribute.

We'll figure it out together

Any skills welcomeEnthusiasmWillingness to help

getting started

How to Begin

Getting involved is simple. Here's how to go from interested to contributing.

Choose Your Path

Review the volunteer roles above and pick one that matches your skills and interests. Not sure? Use the general application.

Reach Out

Click the action button on your chosen role card. You'll either be directed to an application form, GitHub issues, or an email link.

Get Connected

We'll review your application and get back to you within a week. For code contributors, just pick an issue and start contributing!

Start Contributing

Once onboarded, you'll receive guidance, resources, and support to make your contributions as impactful as possible.

Quick Links

GitHub Repository Contributing Guide community@soilplatform.org

faq

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about volunteering? Here are answers to the most common ones. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out directly.

No! While many volunteers are founders who experienced organizational closure, we welcome anyone passionate about preserving organizational knowledge. Researchers, designers, developers, community builders - all backgrounds are valuable.

ready to help?

Your Skills Can Make a Difference

Join a global community of volunteers helping to preserve organizational wisdom. Every contribution, no matter how small, moves the mission forward.

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