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

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!