Contribute your genius with Cioré
Volunteer
Every Helping Hand Makes a Difference
At Cioré, we believe every form of brilliance has its place. Whether you want to build with us, create alongside us, or power a movement through your skills, we welcome you.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help us in several key areas critical to our mission. While all roles are important, we are particularly focused on filling these foundational positions. Learn about our Give & Grow Initiative
Key Roles We Are Looking to Fill
Hardware Design Engineers
Help us translate our ethical sourcing and repairability goals into a tangible, functional, and beautiful physical device.
Operating System Developers
Work to create the core Open Source Project to harden the OS for privacy, remove unnecessary services, and build our unique, lightweight software layer.
UX/UI Designers
Craft the intuitive, clean, and user-friendly interface that will define the Cioré experience. Your work will be the primary way users interact with our values.
Additional Open Volunteer Positions
Software Developers
Sustainability Researchers
Marketing & Community Outreach Specialists
Technical Writers
Why Join Our Give & Grow Initiative?
The Give & Grow Initiative was created on one simple idea: when you give your time and skills, you deserve space to grow. At Cioré, our volunteers are early contributors—building something powerful. Although our positions are unpaid, we believe the value exchange is absolutely real. Here is how you will benefit:
Build Real World Experience
Whether you are pivoting careers or breaking into tech, this is your opportunity to work on a mission-driven project that touches privacy, sustainability, and innovation.
Learn While Contributing
We offer optional training, guidance, and mentorship for many roles. No experience? That is okay. We can help you sharpen your skills and grow in your area of interest.
Build Professional Skills
You will be able to list your role at Cioré on your resume, get time-tracked documentation, and even request contribution-based letters of recommendation.
Expand Your Network
You will collaborate with people from different backgrounds, industries, and parts of the world. This is a chance to meet others who are also passionate about tech, equity, and innovation.
Become a Part of Our Origin Story
Collaborator
Contributing to the Future of Excellence
Here at Cioré, our Collaborators are professionals, organizations, and brands who align with our mission and want to work with us in ways that expand our impact.
Collaborators differ from volunteer roles. Collaborators are creative, strategic, and logistical partnerships that help us move further faster.
You Might Be a Collaborator If You Are a
Videographer
Who shoots short films about Black tech innovation
Documentarian
Storyteller who wants to capture our journey
Non-Profit
That wants to partner on a solar equity
Creative
Contributing a one-time creative element
Manufacturer
Wanting to co-develop our phones with green materials
Phone Company
Building ethical infrastructure together
Privacy Advocate
Offering legal and ethical insight into data protection
Tech Founder
Amplifying Cioré to new audiences
Ready to apply your unique genius to a vision that matters?
We have built a powerful, collaborative role for those who want to make a mission-aligned impact—without the confines of a traditional volunteer structure.
Join us, as we build a legacy that speaks for generations.
Come Impact Technology With Us