Volunteer

We love volunteers! We’re a volunteer-led coalition working to build community controlled wireless internet networks in Philadelphia. Below we’ve outlined ways that volunteers can contribute.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Form.

Tech Volunteers

The Tech Team is actively seeking volunteers to help with our installation process: attending in-person trainings and work days in Norris Square, configuring our networking hardware, and installing equipment in homes and on rooftops. Many of us are in the process of learning these skills, so, if these skills are new to you, you’ll be trained in a collaborative environment. If you’re experienced, we welcome your expertise and training support. Access to a car and/or proximity to Norris Square Park are both ideal. Remote volunteer opportunities are also available. We welcome you to get involved in whatever capacity makes sense for you.

Here are some of the skill areas we’re currently looking for:

  • Networking: network design, security, protocols, hardware, mesh, Linux/UNIX
  • Hardware & Cabling: terminating & testing CAT5e cable, mounting equipment on masonry
  • Installation: accessing rooftops, climbing a ladder, drilling into brick, securing cables
  • Home Electrician Basics
  • Software Development
  • Technical Documentation
  • UX/UI, Graphic Design
  • GIS & Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Science

If you’re interested in getting involved, please fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Form.

Outreach Volunteers

The Outreach Team is actively seeking volunteers with Spanish language proficiency to work on community engagement and outreach efforts! We’re also looking for volunteers who can help with onsite outreach in and around our network installations in the Norris Square Park neighborhood in North Philly. Remote volunteer opportunities are also available. We welcome you to get involved in whatever capacity makes sense for you.

Here are some of the skill areas we’re currently looking for:

  • Canvassing, Flyering, Door Knocking, Tabling
  • Making Calls to Community Members
  • Photo & Video Documentation of Our Project
  • Posting to Social Media
  • Event Planning & Management
  • Technology Education: teaching workshops, creating training materials
  • Running Focus Groups
  • Grant Writing, Fundraising
  • Marketing
  • Graphic Design: posters, postcards, fliers, merch, t-shirts
  • Printing, Silkscreening

If you’re interested in getting involved, please fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Form.

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