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Published 3/26/26 5:28PM

Moderation & Community Safety — AFK Cafe (Remote Volunteer)

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    April 11, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Monitor chats, enforce guidelines, and respond to issues. Communicate clearly with the moderation team and follow through on actions. Stay responsive during active periods and maintain consistency in supporting a safe environment.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    8
    Cause Areas:
    Communications Access, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Moderation & Community Safety — AFK Cafe (Remote Volunteer)

    About AFK Cafe

    AFK Cafe is a community-driven digital space built around connection, creativity, and shared experiences. We prioritize presence over productivity, connection over performance, and sustainable involvement over burnout.

    🌱 Role Overview

    Support a safe, respectful, and well-functioning community environment.

    Moderation in AFK Cafe is multi-faceted, and moderators may contribute in different areas depending on interest and fit.

    🛠️ What You’ll Do

    • Monitor chats and interactions
    • Enforce community guidelines
    • Address inappropriate behavior
    • Support overall community safety

    🔹 Types of Moderators

    Within this role, you may be placed into one or more areas:

    • General Moderators — Support day-to-day chat moderation and community safety
    • Event / Game Moderators — Support events, activities, and game spaces
    • Stream Moderators — Moderate live chats during streams and support stream hosts

    Placement is based on your interests, strengths, and availability.

    ✨ Who This Is For

    • Observant and fair individuals
    • People who value structure and accountability
    • Those comfortable making judgment calls

    💬 Communication & Responsiveness

    AFK Cafe is a collaborative, remote community — communication is essential.

    You are expected to:

    • Respond when active or on duty
    • Communicate clearly with other moderators
    • Follow through on moderation actions

    Moderation requires reliability and timely responses, especially during active situations.

    🌿 Growth Structure

    Start as a moderator → grow into senior moderator, event moderation lead, or safety roles.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Los Angeles, CA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    📩 How to Apply

    To join AFK Cafe, please complete the steps below:

    1. Submit your application:

    https://tinyurl.com/AFKCafeApply

    1. Send your introduction email:

    theofficialafkcafe@gmail.com

    Include:

    • Your name
    • Role(s) you're interested in
    • A short introduction

    Applications without an introduction email may not be reviewed.

    1. Join the Discord:

    https://discord.gg/theafkcafe

    🌿 Application Process

    • Stage 1: Application review
    • Stage 2: Follow-up form (Discord DM)
    • Stage 3: Additional onboarding forms (4 total)
    • DM/GM applicants complete one additional form
    • Stage 4: Training Academy

    ☕ Placement Note

    Most applicants are placed into a role. We focus on aligning people with where they will thrive.

    🚨 Important

    Applicants who are unresponsive during the application or onboarding process may not be moved forward.

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