A volunteer coalition for all Californians
Public compute won’t build itself.
We organize Californians — students, researchers, advocates and neighbors across the state — to win a publicly owned AI cloud. Anyone in California can join, no UC affiliation required. We run on volunteer hours — yours could be next.
Not ready to volunteer? Read the case →
Ways to contribute
Four kinds of work. Pick where you fit.
Every track needs people at all levels of experience. You don’t have to commit to one — most volunteers move between them.
Research
Build the evidence base — how public compute is funded, governed and used elsewhere.
- Summarize how peer public-compute programs are funded and governed
- Draft briefs on governance & operating models
- Review and fact-check drafts
Great for students, writers, analysts
Advocacy
Turn evidence into momentum. Help win CalCompute's funding in the state budget.
- Track CalCompute's progress in the state budget
- Write legislator-ready one-pagers
- Organize letters of support
Great for organizers and policy folks
Outreach
Reach the researchers, students and communities who would benefit from public compute.
- Map UC labs & potential users
- Draft social & newsletter content
- Represent us at campus events
Great for communicators and connectors
Web & Design
Build and maintain CaliforniaCompute.org. The whole site is open source.
- Build site components & pages
- Improve accessibility & performance
- Design graphics & data visuals
Great for developers and designers
Open right now
Real work, ready to claim.
Scoped, time-estimated and beginner-friendly. Pick one and email us — we’ll pair you with a teammate. These are a sample; ask for the full list.
Don’t see the right fit? Tell us what you’re into and we’ll find you something.
Everything you need
The contributor toolkit
Templates, sources and guides so you can do great work from day one.
One email is all it takes to start.
You’re joining a movement, not a mailing list. Tell us what you’re into and how much time you have — we’ll match you to a task and a teammate. No experience needed.
[email protected]Not ready yet? Read the case →