Nonprofit
NorthStar of GIS
Supports Black leaders in mapping and GIS. It runs mentorship, scholarships, events and an annual conference that help more Black people build geospatial careers.
- Free
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What they do
Fill in the volunteer form on the website to share your skills and interests. The group matches volunteers with one of four program teams: events, storytelling, mentorship, or education and advocacy. You can also apply to attend the annual conference.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Students, Working professionals
When and where
Runs an annual conference and volunteer teams that take part in events, storytelling, mentorship and education. Event dates are listed on the events page.
- Season
- Special events only
Mailing address listed on the website
- Address
- 658 N 63rd St #12472
- Part of the city
- West Park
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Fill in the volunteer form on the website and share your skills and interests. You will be matched with a program team. To attend the annual conference, apply through the events page..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Volunteering starts with the form, then the group matches you to one of four program teams: events, storytelling, mentorship, or education and advocacy. The site does not describe time commitment or training. The annual conference is free, but you must apply to attend.
Tips for your first visit
- List the skills and interests you have on the volunteer form, since matching depends on them.
- Apply early for the annual conference, since space is limited.
- The listed address is a mailing address, so contact the group by email or phone before you visit anywhere.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer form is public, and no application or eligibility rule is listed for volunteers. Conference attendance is by application, and the site does not say how a newcomer starts with a single event..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Annual conference registration is free, though attendance is by application and space is limited. The site lists no fees for volunteering or events.
- How often
- An ongoing role
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: northstarofgis.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: admin@northstarofgis.org Source: northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-259-8247 Source: northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Clinton Johnson Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X Source: northstarofgis.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- November 2025 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Kind, Categories, Interests, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
- northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
- northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, First step, Last sign of life, Sign of life url
- northstarofgis.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule
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