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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
GISCorps volunteer Rachel George partnered with Grevy’s Zebra Trust to build a new StoryMap and visualize wildlife and rangeland conditions in northern Kenya. 🌿🦓

Read more: www.giscorps.org/pam-gzt-405/

#GISforGood #ConservationTech #Kenya
GISCorps Volunteer Assisting Grevy's Zebra Trust with Esri StoryMaps - GISCorps
GISCorps serves our global community by providing mapping expertise where it's needed most. We match GIS volunteers with organizations in need worldwide.
www.giscorps.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#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 👉 bit.ly/47sMJYr

A collaboration between NAPSG Foundation & GISCorps
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🌍 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
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.
www.giscorps.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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. 🌿🦏🦓

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

#GISforGood #Conservation #GIS
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.
www.giscorps.org
October 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🌍💡 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. 💙

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

#GISforGood #publichealth
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.
www.giscorps.org
September 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
20 years ago, 33 GISCorps volunteers stepped up after Hurricane Katrina. Today, thousands continue that legacy of service worldwide. 💙

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

#GISCorps #Volunteerism #DisasterResponse #GISForGood
August 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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
32nd International Cartographic Conference | 32e Conférence cartographique internationale
MAPPING THE FUTURE: INNOVATION, INCLUSION, AND SUSTAINABILITY
icc2025.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
#PhotoMappers Historic Gallery
PhotoMapper activations organized by year and event.
storymaps.arcgis.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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A fantastic webinar this afternoon focused on @giscorps.bsky.social
Take some time to watch it and be inspired!
youtu.be/555I1YJSKYk
Volunteering for Resilience: GISCorps Stories in Climate and Community Action (May 7, 2025)
YouTube video by Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA)
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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!
May 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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
May 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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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
April 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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
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.
www.giscorps.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
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.
www.giscorps.org
April 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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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/...
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.
calmatters.org
February 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM