Volunteer Opportunities

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If you are new, apply first. Applying does not create a login. Wait for review and, if approved, use the password setup instructions Barayamal emails you.

  1. Submit applicationStart with the volunteer application so Barayamal can review your skills, location, availability, and fit.Apply
  2. Wait for reviewBarayamal reviews applications first, then may send a small public-only starter task when there is a suitable match.View options
  3. Use the HubIf approved, Barayamal creates or links your account and emails password setup instructions. Then you can follow a scoped task and submit proof through the Hub.Open Hub

Volunteer opportunities

11 matches from 11 open opportunities.

Showing 11 of 11 matching opportunities from 11 open opportunities.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Event graphics assistant

60+ min Creative & media

Adapt one approved event design into three agreed formats, with editable source, exports and alt text. Estimated time: 1–2 hours.

Time1–2 hours SkillsGraphic design; accessible typography; layout; image export; brand consistency DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsFirst Nations founders
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A reviewed caption file, visual asset, or sourced story draft that the coordinator can approve before publication.

Remote – Online

Evergreen volunteer website QA starter task

30-60 min Tech/testing

A concise public-page QA note with 2 clear points, 2 friction points or screenshots, the device/browser used, and 1 practical fix.

Time20–30 minutes SkillsWebsite or software QA Clear written feedback Screenshots or concise issue notes Attention to public volunteer and application flows DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsFirst Nations founders
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A one-page setup or handover note, bug/QA finding, screenshot, public-page test result, or short technical checklist.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Impact-story writer

60+ min Creative & media

Draft one 300–500 word impact story from approved evidence, with a claim/source checklist. Estimated time: 1–2 hours.

Time1–2 hours SkillsInterview-free desk research; clear storytelling; source checking; respectful language DeadlineOpen until filled Helpsthe Barayamal community
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A reviewed caption file, visual asset, or sourced story draft that the coordinator can approve before publication.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Innovation-map researcher

60+ min Resources/grants

Verify five publicly listed founder-support or innovation resources and return a sourced draft register. Estimated time: 1–2 hours.

Time1–2 hours SkillsPublic-source research; fact checking; concise writing; source records DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsFirst Nations founders
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: Three public links or resources with a one-sentence note on why each could help First Nations founders.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Learning-material reviewer

60+ min Learning materials

Review one approved Barayamal lesson and return an annotated copy, prioritised improvements and one practice activity. Estimated time: 1–2 hours.

Time1–2 hours SkillsPlain-language editing; learning design; proofreading; constructive feedback DeadlineOpen until filled Helpspeople using Barayamal learning materials
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A reviewed learning activity or annotated lesson with sources, improvement notes and any open questions.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Scratch activity developer

60+ min Learning materials

Build one coordinator-scoped Yulunga-inspired Scratch prototype with source citations, adaptation notes and play-test checklist. Estimated time: 4–8 hours.

Time4–8 hours SkillsMIT Scratch; basic game design; clear documentation; source citation; culturally respectful learning design DeadlineOpen until filled Helpspeople using Barayamal learning materials
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A reviewed learning activity or annotated lesson with sources, improvement notes and any open questions.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Task-brief editor

60+ min Volunteer support

Turn up to five coordinator-supplied requests into clear volunteer task briefs with deliverables and acceptance criteria. Estimated time: 1–2 hours.

Time1–2 hours SkillsClear writing; task scoping; practical estimation; documentation DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsBarayamal volunteers
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A short, privacy-safe volunteer guide, task brief or buddy checklist for coordinator review.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Video caption checker

60+ min Creative & media

Check up to three approved short clips and return corrected SRT captions plus an uncertainty checklist. Estimated time: 45–90 minutes.

Time45–90 minutes SkillsCareful listening; written English; subtitle editing; attention to names and timing DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsFirst Nations founders
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A reviewed caption file, visual asset, or sourced story draft that the coordinator can approve before publication.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Volunteer buddy

30-60 min Mentoring/feedback

After coordinator approval and an opt-in adult match, help one newcomer understand their first task and record a privacy-safe checklist. Estimated time: 30–60 minutes.

Time30–60 minutes SkillsPatient communication; familiarity with the Volunteer Hub; boundaries; respectful peer support DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsBarayamal volunteers
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A short response to one practical founder question, with assumptions, limits, and one recommended next action.

Remote – Online / remote; timing agreed with coordinator

Volunteer onboarding guide writer

60+ min Volunteer support

Draft a one-page Your first contribution guide covering task selection, coordinator confirmation, evidence and review. Estimated time: 1–2 hours.

Time1–2 hours SkillsPlain-language writing; process documentation; accessibility; attention to detail DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsBarayamal volunteers
What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A short, privacy-safe volunteer guide, task brief or buddy checklist for coordinator review.

Remote – Remote / Australia

Mentor a First Nations startup founder

Confirm time Mentoring/feedback

One mentoring conversation, introduction, or practical support action.

TimeConfirm with coordinator Skillsmentoring startup advice introductions partnerships DeadlineOpen until filled HelpsFirst Nations founders

Still confirming: time commitment. Add a question in your application.

What happens next & example output

Next step: Apply once. Barayamal will review your application and email your next step.

After you apply: After you apply, a coordinator reviews your application and emails one scoped next step. Do not start work, access private systems, or publish anything until Barayamal confirms that task.

Example first deliverable: A short response to one practical founder question, with assumptions, limits, and one recommended next action.

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