Volunteer for Data Requests

Context

When people need help with a data project, they can fill out our request form.

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.

Finding open Data Requests

• From pdap.io, make a search for a geographic area. At the bottom of the search results, note the "Requests" section.

• You can also find all open requests here.

• If you want to contribute, leave a comment on any request's GitHub Issue.

Coming soon: follow a search

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