Collaboration Opportunities
Find projects seeking collaborators, or post your own initiatives to attract team members with the skills you need. The Collaboration Board connects people with complementary skills to work together on meaningful projects.
What is the Collaboration Board?
The Collaboration Board is a place where community members can:
Share Your Ideas
Have a project idea but need help? Post it to find collaborators with the skills you're looking for.
Join Projects
Browse projects that need your skills. Filter by topic, required skills, or time commitment.
Browsing Collaboration Opportunities
Understanding Project Cards
Pacific Climate Data Dashboard
Posted by Maria Santos • 3 days ago
Building an interactive dashboard to visualize climate change impacts across Pacific islands. Looking for data scientists and frontend developers.
Filtering & Searching
Use filters to find projects that match your interests and availability:
By Topic
Health, Climate, Education...
By Skill
Filter by skills needed
By Time
Weekly commitment
By Status
Active, Starting Soon...
Posting a Collaboration Opportunity
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Click "Post Opportunity"
Find this button in the Collaboration Board section of your dashboard or community networking area.
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Fill in Project Details
Provide a clear title and description. Explain what the project is about, its goals, and why it matters.
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Specify Skills Needed
List the specific skills you're looking for. Be as specific as possible - "React" is better than just "programming."
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Set Time Expectations
Indicate expected time commitment (hours per week) and project duration. Be realistic to attract the right people.
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Publish Your Post
Review and publish. Your opportunity will be visible to community members who can then express interest.
Writing an Effective Project Post
✓ Good Example
"Pacific Traditional Medicine Database"
"Building a searchable database of traditional Pacific medicine knowledge, with consent-based community contributions. Looking for database developers familiar with PostgreSQL and researchers with ethnobotany background. ~3 hours/week for 4 months."
✗ Poor Example
"Need Help with Project"
"I have an idea and need people to help. Looking for anyone who wants to work on something cool. Message me if interested."
Too vague - no clear project description, skills needed, or time commitment.
Expressing Interest in a Project
Click "Interested" on a project card to notify the project owner
Add a brief message explaining why you're interested and what skills you bring
Wait for the project owner to review and respond to your interest
If accepted, you'll be connected with the team to discuss next steps
💡 Pro Tip: Your Profile Matters
Project owners can see your profile when you express interest. Make sure your skills and experience are up to date. A complete profile significantly increases your chances of being selected for projects.
Managing Your Projects
If you've posted a collaboration opportunity:
Review Interest
- • View profiles of interested members
- • See their relevant skills and experience
- • Accept or decline applications
- • Send messages to applicants
Update Status
- • Mark project as "Active" or "Completed"
- • Close applications when team is full
- • Edit project details as needed
- • Share project updates