Volunteer Overnight Contributor/ Reporter

Volunteer Remote Position
Watch Duty is a non-partisan, non-profit, and non-government organization focused on disseminating public-safety information in real time from verified sources. Our mission is to publish only the facts that provide true situational awareness in case of emergency. We are always looking for passionate individuals—both volunteers and professionals—to help us build our platform and expand our reach to keep communities safe.
 

About the role

Volunteer Contributors and Reporters help gather, verify, and synthesize information related to active wildfires. This includes monitoring multiple sources such as scanner traffic, fire cameras, official agency updates, user-submitted intel, and automated detections within Watch Duty. Working alongside other reporters in real time, you’ll help confirm details and craft clear, accurate alerts that reach millions of people during critical moments. Training, guidelines, and ongoing support are provided, and most volunteers grow into the role over time.

This role will specifically be for overnight volunteers.

Requirements

  • A strong sense of responsibility and community service
  • The ability to remain calm, focused, and detail-oriented in fast-moving situations
  • Comfort collaborating in real time via Slack (our internal messaging platform)
  • Willingness to learn and follow structured reporting guidelines
  • Willingness and availability to cover overnight shifts

Nice to haves

    • Prior experience listening to or monitoring emergency communications
    • Background in fire, dispatch, law enforcement, or emergency response
    • Experience sharing time-sensitive information with a public audience (e.g., social media, community groups)
    • Familiarity with radio scanners, mapping tools, or technical systems
    • FEMA ICS Courses
    • Willingness to assist with coverage beyond your immediate local area when needed

    Most volunteers contribute a few hours per week, with flexibility depending on availability and incident activity.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watch Duty is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

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