Time is the hardest thing to give. We make it count.
Diaspora volunteers carry this work — physicians at Iwere Care, future tutors for scholars, translators for the WhatsApp assistant, hosts for the Convention. We match your hours to the need and name you in the record. INC-USA is in active build, and we will only count what is real.
Six categories. All of them real.
most volunteers carry two.
Medical
Physicians, nurses, community health workers, pharmacists, and medical translators. Telehealth shifts are four hours per month; on-the-ground missions are one week per year.
Iwere Care · medical missionsLearn more § 02 · EducationEducation
Iwere Academy mentors teach language cohorts on Saturdays. Scholars' tutors pair with secondary and university students for weekly homework help on Zoom.
Iwere Academy · scholarship tutoringLearn more § 03 · EventsEvents
Convention hosts, Regional meeting coordinators, and fundraiser planners. Peak demand April through September. One-time project commitments welcomed.
Convention · regional eventsLearn more § 04 · TechnicalTechnical
Web developers, data analysts, product designers, and photographers or videographers. Ongoing work on the website, directory, and member platforms.
Web · data · photo/videoLearn more § 05 · LanguageLanguage
Urhobo and Itsekiri translators review and caption the WhatsApp AI assistant's responses, verify proverbs, and record audio pronunciation samples.
Urhobo · Itsekiri · AI reviewLearn more § 06 · CommunityCommunity
Condolence committee, emergency fund reviewers, and matchmaking intake volunteers. Quiet, confidential work that holds the Region together.
Condolence · emergency · matchmakingLearn moreThree levels. Move between them.
Move up when ready.
Project
A single commitment — a convention booth shift, a one-day design sprint, a grant-cycle review. One meeting, one delivery, done.
- Convention booth shift
- One-day tech sprint
- Grant cycle review
- Event photography day
Ongoing
A standing rhythm. Weekly tutoring, monthly telehealth shifts, quarterly mentorship check-ins. Commitment is three months minimum.
- Monthly telehealth shift
- Weekly scholar tutoring
- Quarterly mentor check-in
- Monthly translation batch
Leadership
A Regional role — Secretary, committee chair, or program director. Deep commitment, named recognition, and a seat at the policy table.
- Regional officer or chair
- Program director
- Board committee member
- Twelve-month minimum term
Four things we give back. Named. Portable.
announced at Convention.
Growth & development
Malpractice coverage for clinical shifts, CME credits, training curriculum, and a documented portfolio of work that travels with you.
Community credits
Logged hours convert to community credits. Credits unlock convention discounts, priority scholarship access for your family, and directory badges.
Region recognition
Regional Presidents publicly name volunteers at monthly meetings. Your Region knows you by name — that is how the next opportunity finds you.
Bridge Builder awards
Bridge Builder awards are planned to honor volunteers whose work crosses Regions, generations, or disciplines — first awards ceremony designed for Convention 2026. Nominated by members.
Iwere Care telehealth physicians
Board-certified physicians to take regular telehealth shifts in the Iwere Care pilot. Malpractice coverage is a planned part of the program.
Convention 2026 hosts — Bay Area
Volunteer hosts for the September 3-6, 2026 Convention at the SF Airport Marriott Waterfront. Shifts will be assigned closer to the date.
Iwere Academy tutors
One-to-one tutoring pairs for secondary and university students once cohorts launch. Express interest now to be matched as the academy stands up.
Web, data, design
Frontend developers, data analysts, designers, and photographers/videographers for ongoing INC-USA program work.
Itsekiri language reviewers
Native Itsekiri speakers to review proverbs, audio pronunciations, and content for the WhatsApp assistant as it is built.
Three fields. Reply within five days.
license verification.
Tell us who you are. We do the matching.
Submit your name, email, skills, and availability. The volunteer coordinator reads every application by hand and places you into the project, category, and commitment level that best fits. Clinical roles require license verification during onboarding.
- 01Submit this form — skills and availability are the only required fields.
- 02Coordinator reviews within five business days and emails a match proposal.
- 03Onboarding call — 20 minutes, meet the project lead, set the schedule.
The hours add up. Start with four.
Four hours one time is enough to begin. The hours add up. The first Bridge Builder honors are planned for Convention 2026 — every one of them will start with a single four-hour shift.