Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter

watchduty· Contributing & Reporting
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🌍 Remote📍 Volunteer Remote Position

About this role

Watch Duty is a non-partisan, non-profit, and non-government organization focused on disseminating public-safety information in real time from verified sources. Our mission is to publish only the facts that provide true situational awareness in case of emergency. We are always looking for passionate individuals—both volunteers and professionals—to help us build our platform and expand our reach to keep communities safe.
 

Volunteer Remote Position

Watch Duty is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that provides real-time public-safety information during emergencies. Our mission is to publish verified, factual information that gives communities true situational awareness when it matters most. Volunteers are central to this work.

About the role

Volunteer Contributors and Reporters help gather, verify, and synthesize information related to active wildfires. This includes monitoring multiple sources such as scanner traffic, fire cameras, official agency updates, user-submitted intel, and automated detections within Watch Duty.

Working alongside other reporters in real time, you’ll help confirm details and craft clear, accurate alerts that reach millions of people during critical moments. Training, guidelines, and ongoing support are provided, and most volunteers grow into the role over time.

What we’re looking for

  • A strong sense of responsibility and community service
  • The ability to remain calm, focused, and detail-oriented in fast-moving situations
  • Comfort collaborating in real time via Slack (our internal messaging platform)
  • Willingness to learn and follow structured reporting guidelines

Helpful experience (not required)

  • Prior experience listening to or monitoring emergency communications
  • Background in fire, dispatch, law enforcement, or emergency response
  • Experience sharing time-sensitive information with a public audience (e.g., social media, community groups)
  • Familiarity with radio scanners, mapping tools, or technical systems
  • FEMA ICS Courses
  • Willingness to assist with coverage beyond your immediate local area when needed

Most volunteers contribute a few hours per week, with flexibility depending on availability and incident activity.

If you apply, please add recruiting@watchduty.org to your spam filter, to ensure you receive messages from us about scheduling interviews and other follow up. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watch Duty is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter position at watchduty?
The salary for this Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter role at watchduty is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter job at watchduty remote?
Yes, this Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter position at watchduty is remote, with team members based in Volunteer Remote Position. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter at watchduty belong to?
This Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter position is part of the Contributing & Reporting department at watchduty. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter position at watchduty?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to watchduty's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter job at watchduty posted?
This Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter position at watchduty was posted on Feb 24, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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