Share your expertise with US Digital Response

You want to volunteer somewhere doing something. But what? You really don’t want to pack food boxes at the local pantry or read to preschoolers at the library’s story time.  What can you do that will use your expertise?

Consider US Digital Response.

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps governments and organizations respond quickly and efficiently to support the critical needs of the public.

According to the USDR website, the organization relies on a network of pro-bono technical expertise and modern, resilient technology, to develop solutions for common, systemic challenges that public servants are facing, leaving them better equipped to deliver services and support to millions of people nationwide.

The USDR works in Technology, Policy & Communications, and Operations. They are always looking for Engineers, Researchers, and Lead Volunteers.

In return for their pro bono services, volunteers are able to “engage in real work that will affect the quality of real people’s lives, learn from experts in the field, experience the challenge of applying what they already know to a new problem, and be a part of a team and community that’s building something bigger to create lasting change,” according to the the USDR website.

As of May 2021, USDR has partnered with more than 230 government and nonprofit partners on 300+ projects, impacting more than 42 million people across 36 states and territories.

To learn about the USDR or to sign up as a volunteer, check out their website.