Tech Support Volunteers - AI Focus (Unpaid)

Please Note: This is a U.S. based remote volunteer role. At this time, we are only able to consider applicants residing in the United States. Applications that do not meet this requirement may not be reviewed.

Hiring Tech Support Volunteers - AI Focus (Unpaid)

Commitment: ~10 hours per week (U.S. based remote)

Point of Contact: Business Tech Services Director

ACDC is exploring ways to apply artificial intelligence tools, including large language models (LLMs), automation workflows, and data processing tools, to support nonprofit programs and internal initiatives.

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in contributing to AI-related projects, experimenting with automation ideas, and collaborating with a small technical team to explore practical applications of AI in a nonprofit environment.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with experimenting and prototyping AI-powered workflows using large language models and automation tools.
• Support the development of AI pipelines for tasks such as summarization, information extraction, classification, or content generation.
• Contribute to testing or exploring AI agent concepts for multi-step tasks or tool usage.
• Assist with integrating AI tools or scripts with external platforms (such as Microsoft Graph, Google APIs, or other SaaS tools).
• Help process, organize, or analyze datasets used in AI experimentation or educational projects.

Document experiments, approaches, and observations to help the team track what works and what can be improved.

What We Look For

• An interest or background in AI, machine learning, software development principles.
• Familiarity with Python and common libraries (such as Pandas, NumPy).
• Exposure to LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source models).
• A basic understanding of NLP concepts, embeddings, or prompt engineering
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub or collaborative coding practices
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to explore and learn new tools

Experience with frameworks such as Hugging Face, scikit-learn, Django REST Framework, React, or cloud platforms

What You'll Get

• Hands-on exposure with AI experimentation and real-world problem solving in a nonprofit setting.
• Opportunity to collaborate with engineers and technical volunteers on AI initiatives
• The chance to provide practical support in building prototypes and exploring automation tools for social impact.
• A meaningful chance to contribute to projects that support ACDC’s community-focused programs.

👉 Interested in exploring other U.S.-based volunteer opportunities with us? You can find them here: https://acdcco.org/volunteer-opportunities