Volunteer for the Observatory
From The Observatory
Who We Are
The Observatory is a free, world-class wiki-encyclopedia reference, life guide, and public education digital platform. Audiences rely on the Observatory’s definitive and trustworthy expertise, research, and analysis of important issues and general interest topics, provided by a network of partner experts and organizations. We depend on the passion and dedication of volunteers across the globe to help us achieve this crucial public education mission.
About Volunteer Opportunities
The Observatory seeks volunteer Contributing Editors, Proofreaders, Researchers, and Digital Marketing Specialists to join our team and play a crucial role in identifying, shaping, producing, and promoting original content. The role is remote and online, with an ongoing, flexible commitment of about 3–5 hours per week. Credits are available for students (let us know in your application if this applies).
Who We’re Looking For
As a volunteer at the Observatory, you will work with the editorial and/or marketing teams to ensure the quality, accuracy, and impact of the Observatory’s growing library of trustworthy, expert content. Our volunteer editors, proofreaders, researchers, and digital marketing specialists play key roles in research, editorial, and marketing processes, assisting in content planning, article research, editing and proofreading articles, managing contributors, marketing content and authors, and helping maintain overall editorial standards and organizational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about free public education, journalism, reference guides, or marketing and eager to contribute to meaningful storytelling, expert analysis, and fact-based reporting. While you learn about a wide range of topics, you can feel good about supporting impactful nonprofit, independent research and journalism and advancing free public education.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Click on the links below to view the individual volunteer job descriptions:
- Volunteer Contributing Editor
- Volunteer Proofreader
- Volunteer Researcher
- Volunteer Digital Marketing Specialist
Join us!
If you are passionate about journalism, dedicated to accuracy and impact, and eager to make a difference in the world of media, we encourage you to apply for the volunteer Contributing Editor, Proofreader, Researcher, or Digital Marketing Specialist positions at the Observatory. Join our team and make a difference by informing readers about our world.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a brief cover letter and resume to info@observatory.wiki. Indicate if you are interested in being a volunteer contributing editor or volunteer proofreader. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing team.
