> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pdap.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pdap.io/activities/volunteer-for-data-requests.md).

# Work on Data Request projects

## Opening a Data Request

See our [guide for opening requests](/data-requests.md).

## Finding open Data Requests

* You find [all open requests here](https://github.com/orgs/Police-Data-Accessibility-Project/projects/26).
* If you want to contribute, leave a comment on any request's GitHub Issue.

### Follow a search

Click "Follow" (you will be prompted to sign in). You will get periodic updates with new requests in the area.

### GitHub

Communication about open Data Requests happens on GitHub Issues. We recommend you make a free account! You don't need to know anything about code or open source to leave comments in GitHub.

## Sign up as a volunteer

If you want to help but aren't sure where to start, you can sign up as a volunteer. PDAP staff will reach out when requests for data come in! Head to the [volunteer form](https://airtable.com/appcYa6x4nS7W8IR3/shrk9c5sBsBr3cdJJ).