# Info for API Users

We're still putting together the Help-a-Family developer APIs.

We need your help:

* What use cases for an API would you like us to support?
* What are you working on?

Join us in chat at <https://discord.gg/y3tTgpuM> and tell us more.

### Planned APIs

#### Device Exchange Spots

We'll provide a list of device exchange spots: places where people can give or receive laptops, tablets, smartphones, or other devices.

Each exchange spot will probably have:

* Address (can be specific or a more general location for people who don't wish to list their address publicly)
* Phone number (optional)
* Email
* Organization name (optional)
* Hours (optional)
* Devices accepted

#### Events for Volunteers

We'll provide a list of events where volunteers can come and help families in need.

* Date
* Start Time
* End Time (optional)
* Address
* Requirements
  * Proof of COVID-19 vaccination card
  * Proof of clearance from the MHF office (we do certain background checks or require proof of other vaccinations if working with minors)
  * Proof of any other clearances
* Eligibility for volunteer hours credits for:
  * School requirements
  * Court-Referred Community Service Program (CRCS)
  * Other programs TBD


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://margaritahumanitarian.gitbook.io/help-a-family-manual/info-for-api-users.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
