Pocket Triage (Volunteer Opportunity)
Pocket Triage is an offline-first mobile application being developed by a volunteer team to provide basic first-aid guidance and mental wellness support in areas where internet access, medical resources, or emergency services may be limited.
We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer / Medical Illustration Volunteer to help create clear, easy-to-understand visual guides for first-aid procedures and emergency response scenarios.
What You'll Work On:
• Designing instructional illustrations for first-aid procedures
• Creating visual assets for emergency medical guidance
• Developing a consistent illustration style across the application
• Collaborating with developers, UX/UI designers, and clinical reviewers
• Helping improve accessibility and visual clarity for users in high-stress situations
• Creating icons, graphics, and educational materials for the app
Preferred Skills:
• Graphic Design
• Medical Illustration (not required but highly valued)
• Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Canva, Affinity Designer, or similar tools
• Understanding of visual storytelling and instructional design
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear visuals
• Strong attention to detail
Nice to Have:
• Experience designing educational materials
• Healthcare, first-aid, or public health interest
• Experience creating vector illustrations
• UX/UI design experience
What You'll Gain:
• Real-world experience working on a multidisciplinary software project
• Portfolio pieces with meaningful social impact
• Collaboration experience with developers, designers, and healthcare reviewers
• Opportunity to help build a product intended to support underserved communities
• Professional references based on contributions and performance
Important Note:
This is a volunteer, unpaid position. Pocket Triage is currently being developed by volunteers and is not a funded organization at this stage.
This opportunity is ideal for:
• Students
• Recent graduates
• Career changers
• Designers looking to expand their portfolios
• Professionals interested in humanitarian technology projects
Interested? Send:
• A short introduction
• Portfolio or sample work (if available)
• Your availability
• Join us in building technology designed to make emergency information more accessible when people need it most.