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So you entered our competitions, bugged your friends and family about Architecture for Humanity, read Design Like You Give A Damn and bought a T-shirt. What else can you do?
Architecture for Humanity uses volunteers in a variety of unique ways. Volunteers are placed primarily at our Head Quarters in San Francisco, CA. We do not send volunteers abroad however if you are not located close to HQ, we recommend contacting the Architecture for Humanity Chapter closest to you to get involved.
At a minimum, we invite you to register as an Active Volunteer to join our network of skilled professionals passionate about design and what it means for communities around the world.
Become an Active VolunteerAs an Active Volunteer, you will be entered into our volunteer database and as various needs arise, we’ll call upon you to help. Provide us with your contact information, skill set, credentials and interest area/s. |
Volunteer at HeadquartersVolunteer positions at our San Francisco office range from working with Project Managers on a project to doing Web Design to supporting our Development Team. We ask our volunteers to commit to a minimum of three months (working 15 + hours per week). Check out our current volunteer opportunities and follow the instructions to submit a formal application. |
Join a local chapter
Sign up with a local chapter in your community. Currently groups are meeting around the world. For a list of local chapters, including links to their designs on worldchanging.org (formerly the Open Architecture Network). |
Share KnowledgeHow can you help communities by design if you can’t share it? Post your designs on worldchanging.org (formerly the Open Architecture Network), a collaborative online tool and network where architects and designers work everyday with community leaders, nonprofits, and educators to improve the built environment. |
DonateWe believe in sustainable prosperity for everyone across the world. On the gulf coast in East Biloxi, we were able to leverage donations from individuals like yourself into a community design process that rebuilt 45% of the area. Help us start the next meaningful project. |
Sponsor a DesignerThe success of our projects depends on the dedicated effort and tremendous talents of design fellows in the field. A little bit of support goes a long way. $100 will support a designer for a day, $500 sustains them for a week, $1500 can lead to a month and $15,000 can help for a year. |
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Help us spread the word by staying up-to-date on volunteer and job opportunities, upcoming competitions, follow the progress of our projects, and read the occasional off-topic tidbit, sign up for our newsletter. You will receive a monthly newsletter informing you of current projects, calls for help, links and news. |
Help FundraiseArchitecture for Humanity depends on donations from individuals like you. We receive a majority of our donations from individuals. In 2005, over 25% of funds raised came from people between 7-30 years old. Be it matching contributions from your company to selling gingerbread cookies, any help will be greatly appreciated. |
By showing an active interest in Architecture for Humanity, you are part of a growing grassroots humanitarian design movement helping to change the perception of the role of the designer. In most circles, architecture and design is seen as a service for the privileged. Our profession is guilty of embracing this ideal. Design should be a profession of inclusion whose talents help those who need them most. It is time for you to change the perception and design like you give a damn.
Stay Informed! Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to receive news about paid and volunteer opportunities, updates on projects, and new competitions… Read More »Sign up for our monthly newsletter
As Architecture for Humanity believes in inclusion and open source, we are excited to invite individuals to participate in every facet of our work. We… Read More »Volunteer Opportunities
We are eager to provide opportunities to participate in our work, however, from time to time, we have a particular role to fill. Please see… Read More »Design Opportunities
Architecture for Humanity is a growing organization. We are seeking talented people with diverse backgrounds to help us succeed in our mission. Provided is a list… Read More »Job Opportunities
Design matters. And you know it. You understand the power of design to change lives. Now you are looking to make a difference. If you… Read More »Offer Your Services
Get Involved – Your Organization Can Make a Difference You know that design matters. Help us prove it. Give designers in your firm the opportunity… Read More »Pledge Firm Resources
‘You go through the process and at some point you start earning each other’s respect. It’s very rewarding.’—Purnima McCutcheon, Design Fellow. A design fellowship with… Read More »About the Design Fellowship program