> 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). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pdap.io/activities/volunteer-for-data-requests.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.