Pocket Triage (Volunteer Opportunity) Pocket Triage is an offline-first mobile application being developed by a volunteer team to provide basic first-aid guidance and mental wellness support in areas where internet access, medical resources, or emergency services may be limited. We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer / Medical Illustration Volunteer to help create clear, easy-to-understand visual guides for first-aid procedures and emergency response scenarios. What You'll Work On:

• Designing instructional illustrations for first-aid procedures
• Creating visual assets for emergency medical guidance
• Developing a consistent illustration style across the application
• Collaborating with developers, UX/UI designers, and clinical reviewers
• Helping improve accessibility and visual clarity for users in high-stress situations
• Creating icons, graphics, and educational materials for the app

Preferred Skills:

• Graphic Design
• Medical Illustration (not required but highly valued)
• Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Canva, Affinity Designer, or similar tools
• Understanding of visual storytelling and instructional design
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear visuals
• Strong attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Experience designing educational materials
• Healthcare, first-aid, or public health interest
• Experience creating vector illustrations
• UX/UI design experience

What You'll Gain:

• Real-world experience working on a multidisciplinary software project
• Portfolio pieces with meaningful social impact
• Collaboration experience with developers, designers, and healthcare reviewers
• Opportunity to help build a product intended to support underserved communities
• Professional references based on contributions and performance

Important Note: This is a volunteer, unpaid position. Pocket Triage is currently being developed by volunteers and is not a funded organization at this stage. This opportunity is ideal for:

• Students
• Recent graduates
• Career changers
• Designers looking to expand their portfolios
• Professionals interested in humanitarian technology projects

Interested? Send:

• A short introduction
• Portfolio or sample work (if available)
• Your availability
• Join us in building technology designed to make emergency information more accessible when people need it most.

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