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Published 2/13/26 10:34AM

Make a Real-World Impact: Volunteer Full Stack Developer (React/Next.js) for CovEducation

COVEDUCATION
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few weeks
    Commitment Details:
    Would prefer people willing to commit for at least 3 months, about 2 hrs/week or more if you want
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Good For:
    Teens, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups

    Description

    Want to use your coding skills to help K12 students across the US?

    CovEducation (CovEd) is a 510(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, high-quality virtual mentorship for K12 students. We are looking for volunteer developers to help us upgrade our matching platform, directly connecting college mentors with kids who need support.

    This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience while making a tangible social impact.

    Why Join the CovEd Tech Team?

    As a volunteer developer, you will:

    • Build for Good: Your contributions will directly improve the experience for our users.
    • Work with a Modern Stack: Get hands-on experience with an in-demand, modern tech stack. If you love React and Next.js, you'll fit right in.
    • Collaborate and Learn: Join a dedicated team of volunteers from all over the US, including students at Stanford, Harvard, and MIT. You'll practice testing and deploying features in a supportive environment.
    • Flexible & Remote: With a commitment of only 2-5 hours per week, and we’re flexible with adjusting this based on your needs!

    Who We're Looking For

    We are seeking developers (or those in related fields) who are:

    • Comfortable using GitHub for version control (forking, branching, submitting PRs).
    • Proficient in any programming language (we will help you learn what you need!)
    • Willing to commit at least 2 hrs/week for 3 or more months.
    • Proactive, communicative, and eager to learn!

    If you have the following, it would be a bonus:

    • Familiar with full-stack development.
    • Experienced with React

    Possible Tasks Include:

    • Advanced Mentor Search: Building a multi-filter search interface so mentees can find the perfect mentor by subject, availability, and interests.
    • Data Visualization: Creating new admin dashboards visualizations to track mentor/mentee engagement and match success rates.
    • Verification System: Improving our backend logic and frontend UI for user verification to ensure platform safety.
    • Admin Check-in Tools: Developing features that allows CovEd admins to easily check in on match progress and automate reminders.

    Our Tech Stack:

    • Frontend: React, Next.js
    • Backend: Next.js API Routes (Serverless Functions)
    • Database: Firestore
    • Deployment: Vercel

    Ready to Make a Difference?

    Check out the platform you'll be working on: https://cov-ed-revamp.vercel.app/

    To apply, please apply here or contact ruthluvu@mit.edu with a link to your GitHub profile and a brief note about why you're interested!

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    16 HOUND PACK CIR, EAST WALPOLE, Massachusetts, US

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