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Volunteering from Home: Missing Maps 2025-26
Organisation Details
University of Manchester Volunteering & Awards Team
Activity type: Education, Homeless and Housing, Human and Civil Rights, International , IT, Science and Technology
Sub theme: Education, Homeless and Housing, Human and Civil Rights, International, Science and Technology
Description of role: Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally 'missing' from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts.
Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organisations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
It is no problem if you have never mapped before - it doesn't take long to learn. Click apply now below and we'll send you instructions on how to get started on Open Street Map and how to log your hours.
Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organisations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
It is no problem if you have never mapped before - it doesn't take long to learn. Click apply now below and we'll send you instructions on how to get started on Open Street Map and how to log your hours.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, IT Skills, Research
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Minimum hours commitment: This opportunity has no minimum hours commitment and can be completed in your own time.
Location:
This opportunity is one that you can do from home!