General Volunteer Community

About the role

Unruled Masses (UM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public‑interest intelligence organization focused on exposing corruption, abuse of power, and systemic exploitation. Our mission is to foster equitable, connected communities where systemic barriers are removed and everyone is treated as a true equal. We combine rigorous intelligence tradecraft with community education and real‑world civic action to help people move from disengaged bystanders to connected activists.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Civic Intelligence System – help build, refine, and populate the Abuse & Corruption Library and Nonviolent Action Playbook.
• Support Organizational Resilience – assist with finance, legal compliance, fundraising, and other behind‑the‑scenes work that keeps a 501(c)(3) running.
• Tell the Story – create content that translates complex corruption patterns into clear, hopeful, and actionable narratives for the public.
• Build the Infrastructure – use tech, data, or marketing skills to expand reach and connect isolated individuals into a unified pro‑democracy front.
• Foster Equity – ensure outreach and tools are accessible to all, prioritizing the voices of those most impacted by systemic corruption.

Requirements

Applicants must be based in the United States and able to contribute a minimum of five hours per week. You should be a professional, student, or specialist motivated by justice, disciplined, and believe your day‑job skills can serve the public good.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to democracy, equity, and human rights.
• Strong professional or academic background in your respective field.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, structured environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Familiarity with (or desire to learn) public‑interest intelligence and nonviolent action strategies.

Skills

• Fundraising & Development – grant writing, donor relations, crowdfunding strategy.
• Content Production – video editing, graphic design, writing, podcast production.
• Research & Analysis – OSINT, investigative journalism, policy research.
• Operations Leadership – e‑commerce, business or nonprofit operations.
• Finance & Accounting – nonprofit bookkeeping, financial modeling, auditing.
• Law & Advocacy – civil rights, constitutional law, regulatory compliance.
• Technology & Data – software engineering, AI/ML, data visualization, cybersecurity.
• Community Building & Human Rights – field organizing, workshop facilitation, civic engagement.
• Marketing & Communications – social media strategy, PR, brand storytelling.

Benefits

• Founding Team Impact – join at the ground level and help shape the culture of a high‑impact nonprofit.
• Professional Growth – apply your skills to high‑stakes, real‑world problems and build a unique portfolio of pro‑democracy work.
• Exclusive Training – gain insights into intelligence tradecraft and strategic nonviolent action.
• Community – connect with a global network of experts, activists, and researchers who share your values.
• A Strategic Mission – be part of a movement that focuses on hope as a tool for liberation and community building.

Pay

This is an unpaid volunteer role. As funding allows, paid positions may be offered to standout contributors in the future.

Schedule

Flexible time commitment; we ask for a few hours per week, with a minimum of five hours per week for active or ongoing projects.