Volunteer With ODIPA
ODIPA is powered by skilled volunteers who believe privacy is a fundamental right. Bring your expertise — legal, technical, creative, or community — and help us protect people's digital lives.
We welcome volunteers across all disciplines. Find the role that matches your skills and interests — or reach out if you have something unique to offer.
Certification Assessor
Conduct structured privacy compliance assessments for organizations applying for the ODIPA Trust Seal. Review documentation, conduct assessment interviews, prepare gap analysis reports, and participate in the two-assessor certification decision panel. Requires active credential in at least one recognized framework.
Privacy Attorney
Review position papers, advise on legislative submissions, assist with certification program legal framework, and provide guidance on consumer rights issues.
Software Developer
Contribute to our open-source privacy tools, maintain the ODIPA website, build new features, and help developer community members with code reviews.
Privacy Researcher
Conduct independent research, co-author research briefs and the annual State of Privacy report, and monitor emerging data threats and enforcement actions.
Educator / Trainer
Design and deliver consumer education workshops, webinars, and courses. Create curriculum materials and facilitate community learning sessions.
Community Advocate
Represent ODIPA at community events, spread awareness on social media, facilitate local meetups, and help recruit participants for programs.
Content Writer
Write blog posts, campaign copy, research summaries, and educational materials. Help translate complex privacy topics into accessible consumer content.
Translator
Translate educational content, website materials, and consumer guides into Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, or other languages to expand ODIPA's reach.
Data Analyst
Analyze privacy breach datasets, track legislative trends, build visualizations for reports, and support evidence-based advocacy with quantitative research.
Apply
Submit your volunteer application below with your background, skills, and availability.
Intro Call
A 20-minute call with our volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests and match you with the right role.
Onboarding
Complete a short onboarding process — background context, tools access, and intro to your team lead.
Contribute
Start making an impact. Most volunteers contribute remotely on a flexible schedule.
Is volunteering fully remote?
Yes — the vast majority of ODIPA volunteer work is remote and asynchronous. Some local volunteers may choose to help at in-person events in the Los Angeles area, but this is never required.
How much time do I need to commit?
Most roles require 2–10 hours per engagement depending on the position. We work around your schedule and never pressure volunteers to overextend. Quality over quantity.
Do I need privacy expertise to volunteer?
Not necessarily. While some roles require specific expertise (e.g., privacy law, software development), others need general skills like writing, translation, or community organizing. We train volunteers on privacy fundamentals.
What credentials do I need to be a Certification Assessor?
Assessors must hold at least one active, recognized credential relevant to privacy or information security — such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CISA, CISSP, QSA, CHPC, or CAMS. Credentials must be current and in good standing. Lapsed credentials require renewal before assessor assignments resume. If you are working toward a credential, apply now and we will match you to an assessor shadow role while you complete certification.
Is there a background check?
Volunteers in roles involving direct community outreach or certification program work may be asked to complete a basic background check. This will be communicated clearly during onboarding.
Can I volunteer as part of a corporate social responsibility program?
Yes. Many of our volunteers are supported by their employers through CSR programs. If your company offers volunteer time off (VTO) or skills-based volunteering programs, ODIPA qualifies. Contact volunteer@odipa.org for a corporate volunteer letter.
Ready to Apply?
We review all applications within 5 business days.