Do Good
With Data
You have been endowed with tremendous data science and leadership powers and the world needs them! Mission-driven organizations are tackling huge social issues like poverty, global warming and public health. Many have tons of unexplored data that could help them make a bigger impact, but don't have the time or skills to leverage it. Data science has the power to move the needle on critical issues but organizations need access to data superheroes like you to use it. Whether you have a few hours or a few months to give, volunteering with DataKind is a unique way to build your skills and network with top data scientists around the world. Apply today!
Choose Your Own Adventure
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Community Events
Networking and quick consultation to help organizations begin their data science journey.
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DataDive®
Weekend-long, marathon-style events that help organizations do initial data analysis, exploration, and prototyping.
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DataCorps®
Long-term engagements that help organizations use data science to transform their work and their sector.
Meet Our Volunteers
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Friederike Schuur
“Patterns we recognize in data are incredibly useful, but as people, we all are unique. We need not forget to recognize and acknowledge individuality and humanity when we work with numbers that are, as they are so often, about people.”
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Brennan Lodge
“Working with DataKind gave me the opportunity to use my skills to give back and help people with mental illness, an issue that I feel needs more attention. It also let me fulfill the data nerd in me, and was just a lot of fun to work on!”
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Anuja Kelkar
“I believe we can make an impact through work that we enjoy doing and that's how I like to use my free time. ”
See if You're a Fit
We’re looking for volunteers with skills in any of the following areas:
- data science, statistics, coding, data engineering, data visualization
- project management
- event planning and coordinating
- guest blogging or speaking
Interested in giving back in other ways? Let us know what you have in mind!