Nonprofit
Published 3/30/26 1:01AM

Volunteer Full Stack Developer – Digital Library Platform

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible commitment, approximately 5–10 hours per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Research & Social Science, Science & Technology

    Description

    Volunteer Full Stack Developer – Digital Library Platform

    🌐 About the Project

    Almayzab Digital Library is a non-profit national initiative in Sudan dedicated to providing free and open digital access to knowledge for universities, researchers, and academic institutions.

    Our mission is to support education, research, and the digital transformation of libraries through sustainable and inclusive technology solutions.

    🧑‍💻 Role Overview

    We are looking for passionate Volunteer Full Stack Developers who want to contribute their skills to a meaningful, impact-driven project that supports academic communities and open knowledge.

    💡 What You’ll Work On

    Volunteers will help build and improve a scalable digital library platform by working on:

    • Backend development using Laravel or Node.js
    • Frontend development with React.js or Next.js
    • Building and integrating REST APIs
    • Implementing authentication systems (SSO / OAuth / SAML)
    • Improving performance, scalability, and user experience
    • Supporting Arabic and English interfaces

    ⭐ Nice to Have (Optional)

    The project is closely related to digital library systems and institutional repositories. Contributors may also engage with:

    • Digital Library Systems
    • Institutional Repositories
    • Metadata standards such as Dublin Core
    • Protocols like OAI-PMH
    • Modern approaches involving AI tools or SaaS platforms
    • Multi-language applications (Arabic / English)

    Interest in educational, open-source, or social impact projects is highly valued.

    🤝 Volunteer Commitment

    This is a flexible, fully remote volunteer opportunity suitable for developers who care about education, open access to knowledge, and long-term social impact.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Khartoum, Sudan

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Almayzab Digital Library.

    Please include in your application:

    • A brief introduction about yourself
    • Your technical background and areas of experience
    • Any relevant projects, GitHub, or portfolio links (if available)
    • Why you are interested in contributing to this project

    We welcome developers who are passionate about education, open knowledge, and social impact.

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