Web Developer Volunteer

Web Developer (Volunteer)

Department: Technology

Organization: A Free Bird

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: 5–10 hours/week (task-based)

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City. We empower children diagnosed with cancer by providing access to artistic outlets that support emotional healing and self-expression. Our programs give young artists the chance to explore their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, writing, acting, and more—turning passion into power at every stage of their journey.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Web Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a distributed engineering team to build and maintain modern, scalable, and user-friendly digital platforms that support our programs and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following current web development best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data from various APIs, databases, and back-end services
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, debugging, testing, and deployment
• Maintain and manage GitHub repositories and contribute to technical documentation
• Support the creation of QA processes, testing protocols, and verification plans for deployment
• Contribute to both front-end and/or back-end development, based on specialization

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2+ years of hands-on experience in software or web development (professional, educational, or open source)
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and/or Python
• Familiarity with frameworks and tools such as React, Node.js, Django, or Flask (a plus)
• Understanding of databases, RESTful APIs, and RDBMS
• Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and version control workflows
• Exposure to modern development approaches including MVP, MVC, Agile, TDD
• Experience working asynchronously with remote or distributed teams
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to document code, processes, and system architecture
• Specialization in front-end, back-end, or full-stack development welcome

Bonus Skills (Preferred, Not Required)

• Experience with Salesforce or AWS environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment workflows
• Contributions to open-source or nonprofit projects

Additional Details

• This is a remote volunteer position with flexible hours
• Must have access to a computer, stable internet connection, and be available for at least two check-in calls per week via Zoom or Google Meet
• Time commitment is based on tasks assigned; estimated 5–10 hours per week

To Apply

Please include:

• A brief description of your relevant development experience
• A link to your GitHub, portfolio, or examples of recent work

Let us know how you’d like to help us build meaningful digital tools for a mission that matters.