Volunteer
Bring what you know. Learn what you don't.
CMRU is built by its community. Volunteers are not an afterthought. They are core to how we operate. Whether you have five hours a month or five hours a week, there is meaningful work here for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Six ways to contribute, depending on your skills and interests.
Research Assistance
Help gather data, review literature, fact-check findings, and support ongoing research projects.
Event Support
Help plan, set up, and run hackathons, workshops, lectures, and community forums.
Technical / GitHub
Contribute to open-source tools, fix bugs, build features, improve documentation, and review pull requests.
Writing / Editing
Write articles, edit research briefs, proofread publications, and contribute to the CMRU Journal.
Community Organizing
Connect neighbors, facilitate discussions, represent CMRU at community meetings, and build local networks.
Design
Create graphics, improve user interfaces, design event materials, and shape how CMRU looks to the world.
What You Get
This is not a one-way street.
Real Experience
Work on projects that matter, not busywork. Build a portfolio of tangible contributions.
Community
Join a network of researchers, technologists, organizers, and builders across Cleveland and beyond.
Learning
Access workshops, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary exposure you will not find in a classroom.
Credit
Your name on publications, code commits, and project credits. We acknowledge every contribution.
Time Commitment
Flexible by design.
There is no minimum hour requirement. Some volunteers contribute a few hours a month. Others are here every week. We match you with work that fits your schedule, not the other way around.
Most volunteer roles are project-based, so you can commit to a defined scope and timeline rather than an open-ended obligation.
Get Started
Tell us a little about yourself and what you are interested in.
Questions about volunteering?
Reach out anytime. We are happy to help you find the right fit.