Get Involved

Wiki Impact is driven by efforts of various volunteer individuals. Contribute your skills to our mission of sharing stories and data on issues that matter.

A Collaborative Platform To Communicate Issues That Matter In Society

Here are all our available volunteer positions for the changemaker in all of us. Come join the team and build Wiki Impact so that everyone can experience the impact industry, get data to give effectively, and bring more fulfilment and purpose to life.

PIONEER

Write the first framework or persuasive piece on a social issue we’ve not featured. Convince us why it should be talked about.

TRANSLATOR

You love words and have a knack at translating them for readability. We are looking for translation from English to BM or Mandarin. The idea is to grow Wiki Impact for the whole Malaysia.

FACT CHECKER

Help us verify the content by ensuring that it is true, credible, and updated.

CITIZEN RESEARCHER

Wade through pages on the internet and help us with desk research. We are looking for curious minds with a keen sense to investigate, learn, and read.

STORY TELLER

Wade through pages on the internet and help us with desk research. We are looking for curious minds with a keen sense to investigate, learn, and read.

WEB / IT ENGINEER

You are familiar working with WordPress, PHP or maps. We have areas of improvement on our website and everything tech that powers Wiki Impact.

COLLABORATOR

Share with us your expert knowledge and real-life stories at the grassroots level if you’re an academic, government agency, NGO, or practitioner. Help make the picture clearer!

DATA VISUALIZER

You are a designer but more than that. You enjoy presenting information so that the world finds it readable almost instantaneously.

VIDEO- GRAPHER/ EDITOR

Document or edit footages to help storytell social issues more effectively. You are passionate with creating visual content for impact.

What Our Volunteers Say

My internship with Wiki Impact provided me not only the room to educate myself about ongoing issues, it also offered me a warm and welcoming environment to grow as a writer. I gained a lot of new perspectives through discussions with the team and developed an array of valuable skills that have been immensely useful for me as as a student! Working with them will always be an experience I’ll cherish.

Interning with Wiki Impact has given me the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of social issues facing marginalised and disadvantaged communities in Malaysia. It has sharpened and developed my writing skills and I realised that data and evidence-based facts are necessary to tell impactful stories. The check-ins and coaching provided by Deborah have been very helpful in growing my skills. I can't wait to apply the valuable lessons I have learned here in my future endeavours!

My experience working with Wiki Impact has been nothing but fruitful and engaging as I was given the opportunity to emerge myself with variant research materials that touches upon poverty and its intersections with healthcare. Research writing is tough—but with the right guidance and direction from the team, I’m able to produce a thorough write-up alongside values and action plans that are in alignment with Wiki Impact’s objective: making data on poverty accessible to all.

Without quality data, any attempted solutions are just temporary band-aids. As a fact-checker, it has been a real eye-opening experience on learning about the social issues that have been happening right under our noses. The team's commitment in gathering unbiased and credible data can be seen through the extensive sources referenced in the reports, and their continuous effort/invitation for independent fact-checking.

I had a great time when translate lots of articles. I learned new words and improve my vocabulary as i helped to translate the articles. I'm grateful for the opportunity to join as a volunteer and looking forward to continue my stint.

It never can get any better than getting involved in your community and Wiki Impact gives me that sense of community involvement. Wiki Impact is a platform where I derive my greatest joy from, knowing that I can make a difference in someone's day by just providing my assistance. This volunteering experience as a translator has helped me be more self-empowered in my study and personal life.

My volunteer experience with Wiki Impact has been an eye-opener. It educated and informed me about poverty-related issues in Malaysia. I was involved in research and writing, conducting interviews with changemakers and translating articles for Malay readers. I enjoyed the process of tabulating data and information and forming it into a story. As it did for me, I believe Wiki Impact will play a significant role in making Malaysia a better place.

Shoutout To Our Growing Army Of Contributors

Aida Illiana

Aliesya Sofea

Bryan Choi

Chin Mun

David Chin

Darrshan Naido

Dairus Tan

Fariessa Ameer

Hasya Atiyah

Jing Hern

Jordan Simmonds

Kai Ye

Lily Ghazali

Maisarah

Mazliana M

Nur Aqilah

Nina Marsoh

Nurul’ain Natasha

Nurul Shaeera

Nurzati Amani

Puteri Hannah Yasmin

Rebecca Hsieh

Qistina Balqis

Sahira Sahiba

Sharifah Khadijah

Shannon Yeong

Suhaib Shaukat

Syakilah Rodzi

Thing Sheng

Tan Sher Min

Yee Luan

An Online Platform Dedicated To The Impact Industry

Experience The Impact Industry

Creating impact is no longer a passion project or a niche interest. The nation’s future workforce is at a tipping point where they want to see positive impact in the careers they choose and the businesses they build. For profit organisations are increasingly impact-driven. Don’t miss this wave of changemaking – ride it!

Get Data To Give Effectively

The world is becoming increasingly data-driven and it is shaping how problems are defined and what solutions are developed. Data is not confined to just numbers and graphs, it includes real and unbiased stories that uncover nuances that shape a more holistic narrative. Be empowered with data to guide your changemaking journey.

Bring More Fulfilment & Purpose To Life

There is a changemaker in all of us desiring greater good for all. Doing good is infectious, inspiring and deeply fulfilling. Identify a cause or a problem you feel strongly about and see yourself as part of the solution. Our world is rapidly transforming and increasingly interconnected world. The size and complexity of global challenges need changemakers of every shape, size and form.

What We Believe In

Good Data Makes For More Effective Change

Free Data

Information for all with no strings attached

Evidence Based

Solid research based on facts, figures and real-life stories

Collaborative

Bringing together changemakers and knowledge experts to form the big picture

Easy To Digest

Communicating comprehensive, clear, and compelling data

Frequently Asked Questions

Behind Wiki Impact

What exactly is Wiki Impact?

Wiki Impact is an online platform dedicated to the impact industry. We share stories and data on issues that matter, highlighting impact-driven organisations and changemakers on the ground. Now, everyone can experience the impact industry, get data to give effectively, and bring more fulfilment and purpose to life.

Why is an online platform necessary for the impact industry?

Creating impact is no longer a passion project or a niche interest. The nation’s future workforce is at a tipping point where they want to see positive social change and greater good through the careers they choose. According to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Millennial and Gen Z Survey, the said demographic is leaning on their values in making career choices.
44% of millennials and 49% of Gen Zs said they have made choices over the type of work they are prepared to do and the organizations for which they are willing to work based on their personal ethics.
This generation believes that their individual power can drive change and they are actionizing it through their actions. 55% of millennials and 52% of Gen Zs have donated to charities in the past two years and 35% of millennials and 40% of Gen Zs have volunteered with an organisation, charity or non-profit.
We are looking at a wave of a future workforce that is purpose-driven and not just profit-driven.

What is Wiki Impact trying to achieve?

The Impact Industry will never be mainstream if we don’t galvanise it. Wiki Impact is necessary because it is too easy to underestimate the size of the industry and the potential that it can become if it is too fragmented. Every person in society has a part to play in change making because there is an innate changemaker in all of us.

Part of what makes the social impact space so exciting is how quickly it’s evolving and changing, but for job seekers, that also makes it confusing. We are making it easier and more accessible to people to get involved, understand social issues better, build careers in the impact industry and give back.

How does Wiki Impact benefit changemakers?

Changemakers can build credibility, raise awareness, find talent and use the data and stories on Wiki Impact to further strengthen their work. Wiki Impact partners with changemakers to raise awareness on a spectrum of social issues via various interactive events such as webinars, forums, and IG Live conversations.

Wiki Impact seeks to serve changemakers by amplifying their good work so that they can focus on the ground work.

Who is behind Wiki Impact and how do you make money?

The core Wiki Impact team is very lean and we run on a limited budget. Wiki Impact is owned by Wiki Impact PLT, a Malaysia-based social enterprise founded by 3 social workers. Having spent much of their lives in the field of social work, they realised the role of technology and citizen participation in change making, and decided to embark on this journey of organising the world of impact into an industry of its own.

Are you a for-profit organisation?

No, we are a social enterprise with a heart and vision to make a positive difference in the world through research, data corroboration and great storytelling. We do not sell any tangible products but eventually we hope to provide consultancy in the area of community development, CSR or social work. Profits from those services will be utilised to keep Wiki Impact going.

I like what you're doing, can I make a donation?

We really appreciate your generosity, however, we are not an NGO or charity organisation. We would encourage you to check out our changemakers map and find a cause or an organisation that resonates with your intention to give.

Content Information

How do I know the information presented is credible?

The data corroborated, collated and communicated on Wiki Impact seeks to give changemakers the big picture understanding as well as data-driven statistics on pressing social issues. With this understanding, we hope that it will help changemakers make good decisions on where to channel their funds, which areas and communities need it most, to connect with other changemakers to improve synergy and tap into talents that are looking to build careers and be involved in change-making.

You will find links to relevant white papers, newspaper articles, journals, videos, podcasts, and other media from which the team derived its research. Most findings are commonly backed up and corroborated with two or more credible sources. The content of any particular article is subject to editorial discretion developed via consensus with the Wiki Impact team.

Is the information free?

Yes! 100% free. No strings attached. We work hard to crunch and digest dense information so that it’s relevant, practical, and useful to change-makers.

How often are the whitepapers updated?

Each whitepaper goes through several rounds of updates with the latest revision date reflected on the frontpage of the whitepaper. It starts at Level 1, ending at Level 4.

Level 1: Independent secondary research (desk research) and fact-checked by 1 person.
Level 2: Updated with info from new secondary research and fact-checked by 2 people.
Level 3: Contributions from academic researchers or credible practitioners with reliable data.
Level 4: Article revised based on primary research findings by Wiki Impact and reviewed by 2 people.

Who is on the team?

The team consists of knowledge experts, collaborators who are invited by the Wiki Impact Team and collaborators who request to participate, fact-checkers, researchers and storytellers. Those who work on a particular social topic would generally have a common passion, interest, or professional and practical experience related to it.

How can I find out more about the collaborators? Or the people involved?

All collaborators and translators will be credited and they have to use their real names. No cute aliases or menacing pseudonyms are allowed. There will be a Contributors Page where you can find all their names.

Get Involved

This is great, how can I help?

Awesome! We think it’s cool, too! There are several ways you can be part of Wiki Impact and we’ve given each role a distinct name. If, for whatever reason you think you can’t commit to any of these roles, it’ll help us a great deal if you can just help us spread the word and cause. Tell your friends about Wiki Impact, share it on social media, and tag us on Instagram: @wikiimpact. Speak openly about any of the social issues presented here and help raise general awareness.

Want to do more? Here are 5 roles to choose from:

Be a PIONEER. Give us a framework or persuasive piece on a social issue that you are passionate about and that has not been featured on WI. Convince us why it should be talked about. Get started!
Be a CITIZEN RESEARCHER. Wade through pages on the internet and help us with desk research and writes short articles. We are looking for curious minds with a keen sense to investigate, learn, and curate. Get started!
Be a FACT CHECKER. Help us verify the content by ensuring that it is true, credible, and updated. Get started!
Be a COLLABORATOR. Share data, real-life stories, research papers, and what you know of the topic discussed. We are looking for academicians, government agencies, NGOs, and practitioners to help us answer tough questions and make the big picture clearer. Get started!
Be a STORYTELLER. Use your creativity for social good and help us craft social media messages that are captivating and compelling. Get started!
Be a DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER. Help us with building maps and using tech as enabler for social issues. Get started!
Be a TRANSLATOR. Some of our articles require translations as we intend to reach Malaysia at large. Get started!

What's the difference between a citizen researcher and a fact finder?

A citizen researcher crawls through the internet, reads, compiles, and writes while a fact-finder combs through all the content that the citizen researcher has written and ensures that there are no mistakes or errors. Both are equally important!

As a storyteller, what stories do I tell?

You will tell stories of the social issue in bite-sized social media-friendly chunks – namely on Instagram. So it has to be correct, concise and visually appealing. Content will be given to you but would need to do some editing to make it more succinct.

If I had a social issue that I'm passionate about, how do can I get it published?

Perfect! Your starting point is to apply as a ‘Pioneer’. A Pioneer is someone who is in charge of providing overall guidance on how to frame and present the social issue, give insight into the research needs and be the compass that keeps the idea running in the right direction.

To get started as a Pioneer, you will first need to tell us a bit more about yourself and write a simple framework to get the discussion going. Get started now!

I found a mistake, what do I do?

All information published on the website after several rounds of fact-checking, however, some mistakes may miss our meticulous eye. So if you come across any errors, please hit the ‘comment’ button and provide us with your expert knowledge, corrections, links, and sources in order for us to make necessary changes after another round of fact-checking.
To get started as a Pioneer, you will first need to tell us a bit more about yourself and write a simple framework to get the discussion going. Get started now!

What if I only had 2 weeks of college break? How do I help?

Most certainly. Get in touch with us before your college break starts, or if you’re a working adult and you’re in between jobs but would still like to help, let us know ahead in advance (preferably a month) and we will arrange some tasks for you to do while you’re on break. We are super happy that you considered investing your time in Wiki Impact.

How can I add pins on the map?

Easy! All you need to do is fill up an online form and we will add your data in once it has been verified. Please keep a lookout in your email in case our Wiki Impact team has any clarifying questions.

Can I use these maps in my own work?

All our maps are published under a Creative Commons Attribution – Non Commercial – ShareAlike 4.0 International License. For any commercial use (including in publishing) a map use license needs to be obtained. You can print maps and posters out for your own or educational or other non-commercial use.

Will I be paid for my contributions?

No, there will be no monetary exchange for content or knowledge contributions made to the Wiki Impact page. Those who decide to participate understand that we are a not-for-profit organization, which means we do not make a profit from any content generated on the cite. Those who participate resonate and understand the vision of Wiki Impact and what it is trying to achieve.

I have research papers and data but it is in Bahasa Malaysia. What do I do?

We will gladly receive them. Our team is well versed in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Just send them through or get in touch with us at hello (at) wikiimpact (dot) com