Volunteer: be part of bringing the next generation of couch surfing to life
Couchers.org is built and run by a passionate team of volunteers, with everyone contributing their professional skills in their spare time.
We are always looking for more people to join us, in positions such as software engineering, data science, operations, design, marketing, finance, events, volunteer coordination and more!
Volunteering with Couchers means contributing to something meaningful — building a platform that helps people connect in genuine, non-transactional ways. We get to focus on projects that help real people, with priorities shaped by our community — not by shareholders or profit motives. We care deeply about what we're doing and about the people we do it with. We're always glad to welcome volunteers and do our best to make your experience enriching and worthwhile. We focus especially on:
Professional & personal development: Volunteering with Couchers offers a chance to build your skills alongside a diverse, global team of smart, committed volunteers. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds — from top tech companies to startups, and from all over the world. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore something new, you'll find opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative, international, real-world environment.
Have fun & grow your network: Our volunteers share a passion for the project and a belief in its mission, and come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We create space for connection through casual virtual events and community chats, and have big plans for in-person meetups to bring volunteers and alumni together. It's a chance to connect with thoughtful, like-minded people while contributing to something meaningful.
Build real things that matter to the world: At Couchers, volunteers don't just watch from the sidelines — they take ownership of meaningful work. Whether you're contributing to the platform, shaping community initiatives, or improving internal systems, you'll have the chance to make independent contributions that directly impact our mission. It's a great opportunity to apply your skills in a real-world setting, explore new challenges, and grow by doing. And while we're a volunteer-led team, we're always happy to support your professional goals however we can — whether that's feedback, a reference, or helping showcase your work.
Leadership & ownership: Our volunteers take a leadership role to see complex projects to completion, taking ownership of projects and tasks and learning how to get things done effectively in resourceful and innovative ways.
Remote work: All work is done remotely, with everyone working to their own schedules. We have a couple of regular calls each week where team members can connect, align on priorities, and get unblocked. We try to maintain great documentation and are always working to improve our asynchronous practices to make the remote experience as smooth as possible.
We value being highly collaborative in order to learn and develop together while being honest and transparent, kind, welcoming, and enthusiastic. Our team is made up of dedicated, thoughtful people who take ownership of their work and share a common goal of supporting the couch surfing community while having fun along the way.
You can read more about our Mission & Values here.
If you are software engineer, feel free to hop over to GitHub and contribute code.
Find one of the open positions below and apply via the form!
We'll review and get back to you as soon as possible — setting up a Zoom call so we can get to know you and you can meet the team.
After accepting the position, we'll send you some volunteer agreements and then get you onboarded with the people you're going to directly work with.
Want to help but don't see anything listed for you? Fill out this form
One of the best ways to get involved is to become a Community Builder for your local Couchers community. You can even do this in addition to volunteering in a different role. A Community Builder is an ambassador to the community who helps support, moderate, and grow the community. Learn more here. If this sounds like something you're interested in, fill out the form here:
Read about Our Plan and Our Mission & Values.
You can see our current and past volunteers on our team page.