First volunteer intake · 2026

Volunteer with AI Safety Zimbabwe

We are recruiting our first team to run ASZ day to day: programmes, research, communications and partnerships. Most roles need no AI background. We are looking for people who take initiative and follow through.

Remote, anywhereOpen to people anywhere in the world; campus roles on your own campus
2 to 6 hours a weekAdvisors and mentors: 1 to 2 hours a month
Three-month startAn initial commitment, then a review together
Closes 29 November 2026Everyone who applies hears back by 18 December

All roles are unpaid volunteer roles. The form takes about ten minutes, and your answers are saved on this device as you go.

Read the role descriptions

Step 1 · About you

Tell us who you are

Full namePlease enter your name.

Email addressPlease enter a valid email address.

Country and cityPlease tell us where you are based.

Time zone (if outside Zimbabwe)

WhatsApp number (optional)

LinkedIn, portfolio or CV link (optional)

Current occupation or field of study, and institutionPlease tell us what you do now.

Step 2 · Roles

Which roles interest you?

Not sure what a role involves? Read the full role descriptions (opens in a new tab; your answers stay here).

Why are you a good fit for the roles you chose?

Up to 150 words. Specific experience beats general enthusiasm.

Please answer in 150 words or fewer.

Step 3 · Experience

Your background

Your main field

Computer science or software Data science or machine learning Law or policy Economics or social science Education Communications, media or design Business or operations Other

Please choose one.

How familiar are you with AI safety?

New to itThat's fine for most roles I've read or watched some material I've completed a course or reading groupFor example a BlueDot Impact course or a local reading group I've worked or researched in AI safety

Please choose one.

Tell us about something you started or delivered without being asked. What did you do, and what happened?

Up to 150 words. It can be from study, work, church, community or anywhere else.

Please answer in 150 words or fewer.

Why does AI safety in Zimbabwe or Africa matter to you?

Up to 100 words.

Please answer in 100 words or fewer.

Step 4 · Availability

How much time can you give?

Hours per week

1 to 2 hours 3 to 5 hours 6 to 10 hours More than 10 hours

Please choose one.

Can you commit to an initial three months?

Yes No Not sure

Please choose one.

When could you start?

December 2026 January 2027 Later

Please choose one.

Step 5 · Finally

Almost done

How did you hear about us? Choose any Please choose at least one.

Anything else we should know? (optional)

I understand this is an unpaid volunteer role, and I agree that AI Safety Zimbabwe may store my answers to assess my application and contact me about volunteering. Please tick this box to submit.

Only the people reviewing applications will see your answers. To have your application deleted, email operations@aisafetyzimbabwe.org.

Application received

Thank you for applying

We'll review every application after 29 November and reply to everyone by 18 December. In the meantime, read our founding note and follow along.

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