Hi Sefiya—those sites and organisations are both still up and running so go check them out. It’s pretty easy to get started. More broadly, these tools (and the open source OpenStreetMap platform they sit on) can be very useful re: any cause area that needs GIS / map data. The organisations have done a great job of engaging local communities in building their own map resources—in addition to engaging support from remote mappers.
I don’t know why it takes a few clicks to get to… but here’s the tasking manager with the open mapping tasks: https://tasks.hotosm.org/ Click on “Start Mapping” and there’s lots to choose from. Worth doing the basic training first.
This is very helpful thank you so much!. They are doing really great work. I was initially looking to volunteer on the operations side of things (day to day running of the organization itself) but this is a great way to contribute too! I will first spend some time on the training like you have recommended. Thank you!
Hi Sefiya—those sites and organisations are both still up and running so go check them out. It’s pretty easy to get started. More broadly, these tools (and the open source OpenStreetMap platform they sit on) can be very useful re: any cause area that needs GIS / map data. The organisations have done a great job of engaging local communities in building their own map resources—in addition to engaging support from remote mappers.
It looks like there are no volunteer opportunities available at the moment, but I will keep an eye out. Thank you so much.
I don’t know why it takes a few clicks to get to… but here’s the tasking manager with the open mapping tasks: https://tasks.hotosm.org/ Click on “Start Mapping” and there’s lots to choose from. Worth doing the basic training first.
This is very helpful thank you so much!. They are doing really great work. I was initially looking to volunteer on the operations side of things (day to day running of the organization itself) but this is a great way to contribute too! I will first spend some time on the training like you have recommended. Thank you!
You might also want to check the Opportunities Board.