What We Offer
Data Analysis
Our data scientists can help you uncover insights and create visualizations that drive action.
Optimization
Modernize your systems with expert tech guidance, letting your team focus on the community.
Prototyping & Testing
We can rapidly create a prototype and get it in front of real Oaklanders to test for clarity and usability.
Technical Training
Our volunteers offer technical training to help you adopt new tools and processes.
Tech Sourcing & Staffing
Need tech talent or tools? Our volunteers help craft job descriptions, RFPs, and purchase decisions.
User Research & Design
Our designers and researchers can help you understand user needs and create intuitive interfaces.
Latest Blog Posts
Recap: A Beautiful Oakland Idea-A-Thon
Recapping our Oakland Tech Week Idea-A-Thon with Northeastern University Oakland: who we heard from, the ideas attendees generated for tackling illegal dumping, and what's next.
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A New Database for OpenOakland's 2,000 Volunteers
Matching a volunteer to a project used to take months. Now it takes one to two weeks. Here's how a team of OpenOakland volunteers built a database to understand our volunteer pool and match people to projects faster.
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Update: CityCamp Oakland 2026 Has Been Cancelled
CityCamp Oakland 2026 has been cancelled. Please join us instead at our Oakland Tech Week events on Tuesday, September 29, or at our monthly in-person meetings on the first Tuesday of every month.
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Why Choose OpenOakland
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Supportive Local Community
Join a supportive network of East Bay orgs leveraging technology for public good, guided by volunteers deeply connected to Oakland.
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Proven Technical Experience
Our skilled volunteers bring top tech experience and a proven track record of creating lasting impact with Oakland organizations.
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Sustainable Solutions
We build sustainable solutions that empower your team to maintain and adapt them independently, long after our engagement ends.
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No Cost
We are an all volunteer collective and do not charge for services.
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