Join the Patriot Project

Advancing Democracy Through Secure Innovation

Patriot is a national civic technology initiative dedicated to strengthening democracy through secure, transparent, and universally accessible digital voting. Our mission is to ensure that every verified citizen can participate freely and confidently in elections protected by the highest standards of security, privacy, and integrity.

We are inviting students and emerging professionals from around the world who are passionate about civic engagement, technological ethics, and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence to join our founding development team.

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity designed for individuals who wish to contribute their creativity and technical expertise to a transformative public-interest project while gaining practical experience in software development, cybersecurity, design, and civic innovation.

Successful candidates will play an active role in the design, engineering, and development of Patriot’s digital voting application, helping to build the platform that will define the future of secure and verifiable election technology.

Our Core Values

• Integrity: We are guided by truth, accountability, and the ethical use of technology in service of the public good.

• Security: Every system we build is engineered to protect citizen identity, data confidentiality, and election integrity.

• Equity: Patriot is founded on the belief that democracy must be accessible to every citizen, regardless of background or circumstance.

• Innovation: We advance civic participation by merging modern technology with timeless democratic principles.

Ideal Candidates

We welcome applications from students and early-career innovators pursuing studies or experience in:

• Computer Science

• Cybersecurity

• Information Systems

• Political Science

• Communications

• User Interface and Experience Design

Candidates with interests in software engineering, ethical AI, or civic technology are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek motivated individuals eager to explore how innovation can responsibly strengthen public institutions.

Available Roles

• Software Developer (Front-End or Back-End)

• User Interface and Experience Designer

• Policy and Research Assistant

• Communications and Outreach Coordinator

What You Will Gain

• Real-world experience contributing directly to the design and development of a civic technology application.

• Mentorship and collaboration with professionals across technology, policy, and design.

• Recognition for meaningful contributions to a mission-driven global initiative.

• Eligibility for recommendation letters and professional endorsements upon completion.

If you are inspired by the vision of building a secure, intelligent, and accessible democracy through technology, we invite you to apply.

Submit your résumé, academic major, and a short statement of purpose to investors@accesspatriot.com with the subject line “Patriot Global Volunteer Application.”

Patriot — Vote Secure. Vote Free. Vote Anywhere.