Join the team behind Software Freedom Day
The Digital Freedom Foundation (DFF) organizes Software Freedom Day (SFD) and other events promoting free and open source software worldwide. SFD has grown from 23 registered events in 2023 to over 100 locations in 2025 — and we're not stopping there.
We are a small, fully volunteer-run board operating in English as our shared working language. Most of us are not native speakers, and that's perfectly fine.
Board seats are not indefinite commitments. We designed it that way on purpose. We're now looking for people ready to step in for at least one year and help shape the next chapter of Software Freedom Day.
Strategy & governance
Collective decision-making on the direction of SFD and other DFF events
Helping determine and establish the long-term legal structure and home of the foundation
Upholding and enforcing the code of conduct
Meetings & communication
Attending a monthly online board meeting (typically ~1 hour, occasionally up to 90 minutes)
Being present and responsive in the DFF Matrix channel throughout the year
Helping prepare meeting agendas and taking notes on a rotating basis
Financial oversight
Managing the annual budget and tracking expenditure
Handling sponsor invoicing and receipts
Ensuring financial transparency as required by the foundation's legal structure
Event stewardship
Setting the annual SFD date and announcing it to the global community in good time
Overseeing swag production, procurement, and shipping logistics
Managing the event registration platform for local organizers
Legal & compliance
Maintaining the foundation's legal status and meeting any filing requirements
Keeping the foundation compliant with the jurisdiction it operates under
No prior board experience required — just commitment, good faith, and an interest in software freedom. Most tasks are shared across the board rather than owned by one person.
You don't need to become a board member to contribute. The following tasks are already happening, and extra hands are genuinely welcome:
| Area | What's involved |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship | Finding and approaching global sponsors |
| Community outreach | Reaching out to local teams, encouraging early registration, welcoming new organizers |
| Content | Writing blog posts for the DFF website |
| Social media | Posting, sharing, engaging around SFD and FOSS topics |
| Infrastructure | Maintaining Nextcloud, mail, and the Joomla site |
| Communications | Helping with press outreach and partner organization relationships |
Pick one, pick several — whatever fits your availability.
Anyone who believes in software freedom and wants to contribute practically. We especially encourage people to apply who:
Have organized or participated in a local SFD event
Have experience with FOSS communities, outreach, or communications
Have a background in finance, law, or non-profit governance (these skills are particularly valuable at board level)
Want to get more involved but weren't sure how
Send a short message introducing yourself and the role(s) you're interested in to the DFF board. Tell us a little about your background and what draws you to this work.
💬 Or chat with us on Matrix: #digitalfreedoms:matrix.org
🗓️ Application deadline: April 4th.