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Operating under the auspices of the Geospatial Professional Network (GPN), GISCorps coordinates short-term, volunteer-based GIS services to communities in need worldwide. https://linktr.ee/giscorps

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#PhotoMappers has been activated for #HurricaneMelissa in Jamaica! Over 35 volunteers have already geolocated nearly 120 images to support early situational awareness for government and NGO responders.

Explore the photo gallery πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/47sMJYr

A collaboration between NAPSG Foundation & GISCorps

30.10.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rwandan non-governmental organization received GIS assistance from GISCorps volunteer - GISCorps GISCorps serves our global community by providing mapping expertise where it's needed most. We match GIS volunteers with organizations in need worldwide.

🌍 GISCorps volunteer Adam McKay teamed up with the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) to boost their GIS capacity and modernize field data collection.

Read more: www.giscorps.org/pam-rwca-409/

#GIS #GISforGood #Conservation

15.10.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GISCorps Volunteer boosts conservation workflows at Babanango Game Reserve - GISCorps GISCorps serves our global community by providing mapping expertise where it's needed most. We match GIS volunteers with organizations in need worldwide.

GISCorps volunteer Joe Lemeris Jr. spent 8 days onsite at Babanango Game Reserve in South Africa, upgrading GIS tools, improving wildlife tracking, and training staff. πŸŒΏπŸ¦πŸ¦“

Read more: www.giscorps.org/pam-bgr-402/

#GISforGood #Conservation #GIS

05.10.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Volunteers Assisting South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition with GIS Needs - GISCorps GISCorps serves our global community by providing mapping expertise where it's needed most. We match GIS volunteers with organizations in need worldwide.

πŸŒπŸ’‘ GISCorps volunteers teamed up with the South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition to map & analyze access to lactation support, turning data into action so every family can get the support they need. πŸ’™

Read more: www.giscorps.org/scbfc-399/

#GISforGood #publichealth

17.09.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20 years ago, 33 GISCorps volunteers stepped up after Hurricane Katrina. Today, thousands continue that legacy of service worldwide. πŸ’™

Read more: www.giscorps.org/katrina-reli...

#GISCorps #Volunteerism #DisasterResponse #GISForGood

30.08.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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32nd International Cartographic Conference | 32e ConfΓ©rence cartographique internationale MAPPING THE FUTURE: INNOVATION, INCLUSION, AND SUSTAINABILITY

For our Canadian volunteers: there's still time to register for the 32nd International Cartographic Conference happening from Aug. 17-22 in the city of Vancouver. Dive into a lineup packed with diverse sessions, hands-on workshops, and prime networking opportunities! #GIS #GISinCanada

09.08.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#PhotoMappers Historic Gallery PhotoMapper activations organized by year and event.

We have some exciting #PhotoMappers news to share! There is now a #PhotoMappers Historical Gallery where you can view photo galleries from past activations. Thank you to the NAPSG Foundation for creating this wonderful resource!

Check it out: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...

#GISforGood #GIS

17.06.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Volunteering for Resilience: GISCorps Stories in Climate and Community Action (May 7, 2025)
YouTube video by Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA) Volunteering for Resilience: GISCorps Stories in Climate and Community Action (May 7, 2025)

A fantastic webinar this afternoon focused on @giscorps.bsky.social
Take some time to watch it and be inspired!
youtu.be/555I1YJSKYk

07.05.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GISCorps is recruiting for the Disaster Response Core Committee! If you're passionate about #GISforGood and have strong communication skills, apply now! Help manage #PhotoMappers activations and volunteers. Send your resume and cover letter to disaster_response@giscorps.org by May 15, 2025!

05.05.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn about GPN's GISCorps on Wednesday, during our free webinar: Volunteering for Resilience: GISCorps Stories in Climate and Community Action
Grab a seat here: thegpn.org/page/webinars @giscorps.bsky.social

05.05.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's a good time to register for our free webinar celebrating Volunteering for Resilience: GISCorps Stories in Climate and Community Action on May 7. thegpn.org/page/webinars
@giscorps.bsky.social #EarthDay

22.04.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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GISCorps volunteers to offer cartographic mentorship - GISCorps GISCorps serves our global community by providing mapping expertise where it's needed most. We match GIS volunteers with organizations in need worldwide.

GISCorps volunteers are working with 4-H to support the next gen of GIS professionals! Two volunteers are mentoring students as they research, analyze, and map complex issues using Esri products. These maps will be featured at the Esri User Conference this summer in San Diego! #GISforGood

17.04.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#GISCorps Is Looking To Help #Phreatic With #Remote #Spatial #Volunteers
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21.02.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Volunteers Assisting South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition with geocoding and visualization of their data - GISCorps GISCorps serves our global community by providing mapping expertise where it's needed most. We match GIS volunteers with organizations in need worldwide.

GISCorps volunteers Kathy Cappelli and Trish Long are supporting the South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition by geocoding addresses, cleaning datasets, and developing an interactive map & dashboard. See how GIS skills are helping SCBC further its mission!: www.giscorps.org/scbfc-399/ #GISforGood

05.04.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here's what that is Nearly 1-in-3 Californians live in the wildland urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, they often leave destruction.

Nearly 1 in 3 Californians live in fire-susceptible neighborhoods where human development and natural landscapes blur. Fire officials refer to this area as the Wildland Urban Interface or #WUI.
calmatters.org/environment/...

17.02.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

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