Volunteer

Apply to help run CosmicIRC

CosmicIRC is run by volunteers. If you want to help moderate, support new users, or operate the network, apply here.

About this role. All public-network positions are pro-bono — no salary, no benefits. We’re looking for people who genuinely care about the community and have the time to be reliably present. Applications are reviewed collectively by the relevant role-head plus the network founders.

What we look for

Dedication — sustained engagement with the network, not a passing interest
Availability — enough time to be reliably present for your role
Promise — competence and good judgment in how you handle situations
Commitment — to the network as a whole, not just one channel or clique
Reliability — you show up when expected

Application form

All fields with * are required. Take your time — this is the first thing reviewers see about you.

Role you’re applying for *

IRCop

Network-level operator. Server ops, K-lines, oversight. Highest trust role.

ChanMod

Channel-level community moderation. Disputes, behavior, channel health.

HelpOp

#help support team. Welcome new users, answer questions, run the help channel.

Webmod

Forum moderation. Spam, off-topic, conflict mediation on the website.

Your name *

Your IRC nick if you have one

Email *

We’ll email you our decision.

Timezone e.g. UTC+5:30, IST, GMT

Relevant experience prior IRC ops, community moderation, support work, etc.

Why do you want this role? * at least 20 characters

References people who can vouch for you (IRC nick or email)

Anything else? questions, context, anything we should know

What happens next. Your application goes to the role’s reviewers. We aim to respond within 7–14 days. If we need more information we’ll email you. Decisions are collective — no single person decides unilaterally.

CosmicIRC is an independent community network. Connect at irc.cosmicirc.com.