Volunteering
At Social Income, committed volunteers give their time to help create lasting change.
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How We Select Our Partner Organizations
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Social IncomeOur partner organizations are key to lifting people out of extreme poverty. The right partnerships ensure impact and integrity. Here’s how we make great partnerships happen.
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The Algebra of Happiness Why Contribution Makes Us Happier Than Consumption
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Kabelo RuffoResearch shows happiness depends less on what we receive and more on how we contribute. Is the real shortage in life not wealth but rather opportunities to give back to our community?
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What We Are Doing to Minimise Harm
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Marc WernerEvery organization should question their practices. So do we. The Do No Harm approach reminds us that it's not whether we create an impact, but rather of what kind.
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Savings Groups and Financial Inclusion: What We’re Learning
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Ariea BurkeWhat differences do these groups make, and how do they offer support alongside cash transfers? Our explainer:
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Where Do We Expand Next?
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Sandino ScheideggerWe’re often asked why we aren’t active in more countries yet. The answer is multilayered, and it begins with one person taking the first step.
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Onboarding as an SI Volunteer
Social IncomeAll beginnings involve some admin. It’s not the most exciting part, but it lays the foundation for good practice, data protection, and smooth collaboration. Let’s get it done.
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Traveling to Guinea
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Willemijn de Gaay F.Have you ever visited Guinea? If not, it definitely belongs on your list. Whether you fly in or take the overland route, you’re met with a journey full of contrast and character.
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Traveling to Sierra Leone
Social IncomeYes, you should visit Sierra Leone. That’s the simple answer if you’re asking yourself whether it's worth the trip. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you.
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2025 Sierra Leone Trip Debrief
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Jessica FreemanOur field trip to Sierra Leone featured a workshop with 50 recipients and our local partners, a long road trip up to the cocoa fields, and lots of seafood.
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It’s not that hard. Here are the basics of basic income.
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Aurélie SchmiedlinCash doesn't transfer itself. Last month, Marc and I flew to Monrovia to find out what it actually takes to get money to people who need it.
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Tech for Good: Why Open Source Matters in the Fight for Equality
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Riccardo TamburiniWhat happens when financial justice meets open source technology? Learn how Social Income is using transparent, collaborative tools to build a fairer world.
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Chocolate, Filmmaking & Basic Income My Journey with Social Income to Fight Inequality
Riccardo TamburiniIt started with a Wikipedia page that vanished as quickly as I found it. That moment led me to Social Income. Four years later, I share how it shaped my journey.
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