Contribute Your Expertise. Expand Your Network. Advance Internet Research

Join the Association of Internet Research Specialists and use your knowledge, experience, and skills to support ethical, innovative, and effective online research.

AOFIRS welcomes researchers, educators, students, technology professionals, writers, analysts, and industry specialists from around the world. Whether you can support a short-term project or take on a long-term advisory role, your contribution can help strengthen research education, professional resources, and responsible internet research practices.

Volunteer remotely from anywhere in the world.

Global volunteer opportunities in internet research, AI-assisted projects, and ethical online research for professionals seeking career growth and certification.Global volunteer opportunities in internet research, AI-assisted projects, and ethical online research for professionals seeking career growth and certification.

The AOFIRS Volunteer Advantage

We value your time. In exchange for your expertise, we provide tangible career assets and networking opportunities.

Career Acceleration

Receive formal LinkedIn recommendations, digital badges, and priority access to $500+ worth of certification courses.

Global Network

Collaborate directly with senior research directors from top-tier firms in North America, EU, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Industry Influence

Have a seat at the table where international internet research standards and AI ethical guidelines are written.

Open Volunteer Roles

Filter by your interests or available time. We have tracks for both short-term projects and long-term leadership.

    • 2-3h / mo

    Content & Research Editor

    Help edit our quarterly ‘Global Research Pulse’ report and verify source citations.

    • 3-5h / mo

    Education Committee

    Review and develop curriculum for the Certified Internet Research Specialist (CIRS) program.

    • 4-6h / mo

    Advisory Council Member

    Provide strategic direction for AOFIRS initiatives. Meets monthly (online) to review research standards.

How to Get Started

Our streamlined process connects you with the right employers, fast.

Apply

Fill out our quick 2-minute application with your LinkedIn profile.

Discover

A brief 15-minute call with our team to match your skills with current needs.

Onboard

Access our Slack channel and start contributing to your first project.

Apply to Volunteer With AOFIRS

Complete the application below to express your interest in supporting AOFIRS research, education, publications, technology, leadership, or community initiatives.

Submission of an application does not guarantee placement. Volunteer appointments depend on current organizational needs, role availability, applicant qualifications, and successful completion of the review process.

  • No application fees
  • CIRS Badge Eligible

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    Weekly Availability