Nonprofit
Backend Developer Volunteer (4 to 6 Weeks) building backend systems using Next.js
Details
Description
Focus on one assigned project
⏱️ Time Commitment
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Schedule: Flexible
Commitment: 2–4 hours/day
🌍 Location
Remote (global applicants welcome)
✅ Qualifications (Next.js Required)
We are specifically looking for developers who:
Have experience building backend systems using Next.js
Understand API routes, server-side logic, or server actions
Are comfortable working on existing codebases
Can debug, improve, and extend live systems
Can collaborate within a structured development workflow
Understand how backend systems support:
User engagement
Conversion
Fundraising
⭐ Preferred Skills
Strong Next.js (fullstack/backend) experience
API design & integrations
Database management (SQL or NoSQL)
Authentication & role-based systems
Email/notification systems
User tracking & engagement logic
Payment/donation system logic
Git/GitHub workflow
Experience working with AI-generated or no-code-assisted codebases
🔍 Before Applying
Please review:
🎁 Benefits
Real-world experience on live platforms
Collaboration with a CTO and active team
Strong portfolio project
Certificate of participation
Recommendation (for strong contributors)
Potential future opportunities
📩 How to Apply
Please send:
Preferred project (NESA-Africa, EduAid-Africa, or SCEF)
Summary of your Next.js/backend experience
Tools/technologies you use
Availability
Location/timezone
GitHub/portfolio (if available)
🏢 Organization
Santos Creations Educational Foundation (SCEF)
Supporting: NESA-Africa & EduAid-Africa
Location
Associated Location
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Here’s a clear and professional Instructions for Interested Volunteers section:
Instructions for Interested Volunteers
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the steps below:
- Review the Platforms
- Visit and explore:
- Choose Your Project
- Select one platform only you would like to work on:
- NESA-Africa
- EduAid-Africa
- SCEF
- Prepare Your Application
- Include the following:
- Your preferred project
- A short summary of your backend experience
- Tools/technologies you use
- Your availability (hours per day/week)
- Your location and timezone
- GitHub, portfolio, or relevant links (if available)
- Submit Your Application
- Send your application via email with the subject:
- Volunteer — Backend Developer — [Your Country]
- To: babasholasantos.aderibigbe@nesa.africa
- CC: nesa.africa@gmail.com
- Selection Process
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Shortlisted applicants may receive a brief task or follow-up call
- Successful applicants will be onboarded and assigned to a project
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