The Harder Problem Action Fund is an advocacy organization fighting harmful AI consciousness legislation. We track pending bills, score legislation, lobby for evidence-based policy, and mobilize public action before ignorance becomes law.
Volunteer
Your Skills.
Real Impact.
We're a small team taking on powerful interests pushing harmful AI legislation. Your expertise can help us track more bills, reach more constituents, and stop bad laws before they're locked in.
⚡ Why We Need You Now
Volunteers have helped us track 100% of AI consciousness legislation nationwide.
Every bill summary, every legislator score, every action alert—powered by people like you.
Opportunities
Choose Your Role
All positions are remote and flexible. Pick based on your skills and availability. Even a few hours per month makes a difference.
🔍 Legislative Monitor
High NeedTrack pending bills in assigned states. Flag new legislation, summarize content, and monitor committee movement. You'll be the early warning system.
✍️ Content Writer
High NeedDraft bill analyses, action alerts, and public communications. Must write clearly and follow our evidence-based, non-inflammatory style guide.
📞 Grassroots Coordinator
Organize constituent outreach when harmful bills advance. Coordinate call campaigns, track responses, and mobilize local networks.
💻 Developer
Build and maintain our legislation tracker, action tools, and public website. Experience with Next.js, Jekyll, or Supabase particularly helpful.
📊 Data Analyst
Analyze legislative patterns, scoring trends, and engagement data. Help us understand what's working and where to focus resources.
🎨 Social Media & Design
Create shareable content, manage social presence, and design graphics for campaigns. Help us reach more people and build awareness.
Don't see a perfect fit? Apply anyway and tell us what you'd like to do.
What You Get
More Than Resume Lines
Direct Impact
Your work directly shapes legislation. Bill summaries you write become action alerts. Research you do informs lobbying decisions. This isn't busy work.
Novel Problems
Work on genuinely unprecedented policy questions. AI consciousness is uncharted territory— you'll help create the frameworks others will use.
True Flexibility
Fully remote. Async communication. Work when it fits your schedule. We care about outcomes, not hours logged.
Ground Floor
Join before this becomes crowded. As AI policy grows, experience in this space will be increasingly valuable.
References
Strong reference letters for consistent contributors. LinkedIn recommendations available.
Community
Connect with people who care about evidence-based policy. Regular team calls and shared channels.
Expectations
Who Thrives Here
We're a small, distributed team working on hard problems. Here's what makes someone successful in this environment.
Good Fit If You...
We oppose bad legislation because laws should be evidence-based, not because we've pre-decided what AI can experience.
You'll have real ownership. We give direction, not micromanagement.
Remote work requires good async communication. Written updates matter.
We're counting on each other. If you commit, we need to trust it'll get done.
FAQ
Common Questions
Apply to Volunteer
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you'd like to help. We'll be in touch within a week.
Prefer email? Send your application to volunteer@harderproblem.fund
Can't Commit Right Now?
Other Ways to Help
Every action counts. Here are quick ways to support our work without an ongoing commitment.
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Contact your representatives when harmful legislation advances. Our action pages provide scripts and contact info.
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