Lend a hand to history.
The Foundation runs on volunteers — archivists, writers, engineers, and enthusiasts who give what time they can. You don't need a computer-science degree or a garage full of vintage hardware. You need curiosity and a few hours.
Find your role
Six ways to contribute, most of them remote. Pick what fits your skills and your schedule — or tell us you're game and we'll find the right spot.
Digitization & Scanning
Image floppies, cassettes, and cartridges, and scan manuals at archival resolution. We train you on the rigs.
Cataloguing & Metadata
Describe titles with provenance, hardware, and condition so researchers can actually find them.
Writing for the Journal
Research and write for "From the Archive." Bring a thesis about CP/M, the 6502, or a forgotten title.
Software & Emulation
Build the interactive exhibits — emulators, charset explorers, and the tooling behind the archive.
Events & Outreach
Run hands-on sessions at libraries and schools — booting real machines and reading real listings.
Donate a Collection
Have hardware, disks, or listings? Help us appraise and prepare an incoming collection for the archive.
What we ask.
- Care over speed. These are irreplaceable artifacts. We move deliberately and document everything.
- A little consistency. A few hours a month, reliably, is worth more than a marathon weekend.
- No heroics required. You'll never be asked to do something you weren't trained for.
Tell us you’re interested
We read every note and reply within a few business days. No commitment yet — this just starts the conversation.