I landed my first UX job in a non-profit called Consumer Reports. It was a nice experience when working with a group of people who have lots of passion. And doing social good has been my goal while pursuing my UX design career. Recently, I came across several websites that provide UX design volunteer opportunities for non-profits, charities, startups, and small businesses. These opportunities could be good experiences for new graduates, but also for facinating to senior designers who have the passion to endeavor their capability. Below I’ll share several websites and please use them to find out more.

UX Rescue

https://www.uxrescue.org

• Open for global UX practitioner.
• Volunteer for project management, UX design, UI design, UX strategy, service Design, UX Research, information architecture, UX writing, content creation, content strategy, etc…
• Projects related to fundraising, disaster preparedness, education, environment, government, health, immigration, children at risk, low-income housing, professional development, recreation, humanitarian, women support, disability rights, mental health, LGBTQ, gender equality, economic justice, animal rights, etc…

Digital Boost

• Open for global UX practitioner.
• Volunteer for 1:1 boost mentor sessions, workshops, or master classes as a UX specialist.
• Projects related to helping small businesses & charities thrive.

Catch a Fire

• Open for global UX practitioner.
• Volunteer for research, data analysis, branding, digital marketing, graphic design, social media design, web design/development, strategy consulting and project management, etc…
• Projects related to animals, arts & culture, civil rights, community & economic development, disaster relief, disease & medical research, diversity & inclusion, education, employment services, environment, gender equity & justice, health & nutrition, housing & homelessness, human services, international affairs, justice & legal services, LGBTQ+, maternal health, military & veterans affairs, philanthropy & capacity building, religion & spirituality, science & technology, violence prevention, youth development. You can search for interesting projects here.

Democracy Lab

• Open for global UX practitioner.
• Volunteer for creative director, graphic designer, UI designer, UX designer, user researcher, and UX writer, etc…
• Projects related to civic infrastructure, cultural issues, economy, education, environment, health care, homelessness housing policies, immigration, international issues, political reform, public safety, social justice, taxes, transportation, etc… You can find projects here.

Benefit Design

• Open for US citizen / US visa holder.
• Volunteer for UX design, evaluative research, social strategy, brand design, web design, marketing, etc…
• Projects related to helping existing small non-profits.

Reach Volunteering

• Open for people who live in UK only.
• Volunteer for marketing, graphic design, web design, user research, service design, etc…
• Projects related animals/wildlife, arts, campaigning, minority ethinic, children/families, community safety/victim support/domestic violence, counseling/advice, criminal justice, education, emergency services/armed forces, environment, faith and ethics, financial inclusion, gardens and parks, health and well being/research and care, housing and homelessness, human rights, international development, learning disabilities/difficulties, LGBTQ+, local/community, mental health, museum/heritage, older people/later life, physical disabilities, poverty relief, refugees/migrants, social care, sports, substance misuse, training/employment support, voluntary sector support, young people, ect… You can find projects here.

For such a long time, I’ve been looking for opportunities to work on mental health projects. It is good to realize that there are many people share the same interest. I’ve signed up for several platforms and projects, and look forward to working with you.