Volunteer Fellowship

Summary

Join Ballotpedia's Fall 2025 Volunteer Fellows Program and contribute to our data-driven analysis of American politics. The program runs from September 22 to November 21, 2025, requiring a 5-10 hour weekly commitment on a flexible schedule. Fellows will research local candidates for upcoming 2025 elections, ensuring voters have access to detailed information. Projects include local candidate research and quality assurance, upholding Ballotpedia's commitment to accuracy. The program is unpaid, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Fellows will need access to a computer and reliable internet.

Requirements

• You love politics and are passionate about Ballotpedia’s mission to provide American voters with unbiased, factual information
• You are a strong self-starter and thrive in an independent environment
• All questions and feedback are welcome at Ballotpedia, so we want our Fellows to speak up when they see a problem or notice a way we can improve our processes!
• You think data science is fascinating, whether you are familiar with how to do it or not
• You love research - the discovery of information and the thrill of the chase is exciting
• Most of all, you believe that every voter deserves quality information before voting, no matter the level of government
• Fellows are asked to contribute 5-10 hours of work per week, which can be completed on a flexible schedule to accommodate school, extracurricular activities, and other commitments
• Fellows will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection

Responsibilities

• Research assigned candidates from across the country, gathering critical data points on them, including contact information, social media profiles, and campaign websites
• Ensure that the content is accurate and complete

Benefits

Upon request, Ballotpedia is happy to provide documentation for community service hours, course credit, or other relevant verification required by a participant’s school or organization