The National Map Corps - Volunteer Map Editor

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is recruiting volunteers to collect and update USGS geographic data. Similar to how other online crowdsourcing cartographic applications allow anyone to collect, edit, and use geographic data through an online map editor, the USGS has developed an online editor customized to our data needs that allows volunteers to contribute data to The National Map. We are looking for people like you to work with us to collect data for the USGS. The data you will collect during this project will be loaded into The National Map.

If you have access to the Internet and are willing to dedicate some time editing map data we hope you will consider participating! You do not need to live in any particular area to participate. Our editing guidelines explain how you can contribute data from anywhere.

Our volunteers range in age from 16 to 90 and include students, retirees, and folks exploring career options in GIS, Geography, and other mapping related fields. Most volunteers are just looking for a way to give back.

Type of help: Description: The National Map Corps (TNMCorps) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) citizen science effort which supports the National Geospatial Program by providing structures data for The National Map and US Topo Maps. Volunteer Map Editors update several different structure types including hospitals, cemeteries, post offices, schools, city halls, and fire stations, among others.
Languages spoken: ENGLISH
What else ...: N/A
How many travelers can volunteer?: Ask The National Map Corps - U.S. Geological Survey or Visit us at: https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/tnm-corps to learn more!
Accommodation suggestions: N/A
Hours expected: Any time you are willing to commit is welcome.
Availability: SKILLS: Internet Research Problem Solving Basic Computer Skills
Wish List: REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 16 Any time you are willing to commit is welcome. Internet access. Basic internet research skills. Basic computer skills. Map reading helpful.
How would you like to volunteer?:
Virtual (you can do it from a computer, home or anywhere)
In Person (you'll go to a physical location)
Cause Category:
Arts & Culture
Emergency & Saftey
Immigrants & Refugees
Seniors
Sports & Recreation
Faith Based
Computers & Technology
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights
Animals & Wild Life
Children & Youth
Families
Women
Hunger
Health & Medicine
Politics
Community
International
Disaster Relief
Homeless & Housing
LGBTQ+
Veterans & Military Family
Race & Ethnicity
Environment
People with Disabilities
Crisis Support
Education & Life Skills
Length of Time :
Short-Term ( one time or less than a month)
Long Term ( 30 days or more)
Region:
USA
Canada
Caribbean
Central America
Middle East
South America
Africa
India
Europe
Asia
Australia

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