Overview
The Foundation for Greater Opportunities in Learning (FFGOIL) is seeking a volunteer with Moodle LMS experience to help us maintain and update our online training platform.
Our ARISE Mentoring Program equips mentors who support women - including those with experiences in foster care and other life challenges - to achieve their career, life, and wellness goals. We use Moodle with the Edwiser RemUI theme to deliver training modules, certificates, and reflection activities.
To ensure our mentors have a smooth, secure learning experience, we need a skilled volunteer who can safely apply Moodle updates and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
ResponsibilitiesApply Moodle core updates (e.g., upgrading from 5.0.0 → 5.0.2+).
Ensure plugins and our Edwiser RemUI theme remain compatible after upgrades.
Backup and safeguard the site prior to updates.
Troubleshoot and fix any errors that occur after upgrades.
Advise on best practices for ongoing Moodle maintenance.
Hands-on experience with Moodle LMS installation, upgrades, and plugin/theme management.
Comfortable working with Hostinger/cPanel environments.
Knowledge of PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and Moodle file structures.
Detail-oriented and careful to prevent downtime.
Friendly communication style - able to explain steps to non-technical staff.
Full access to Hostinger daily backups and Moodle admin panel.
Clear upgrade schedule and scope (focus is on stability).
Collaboration with a nonprofit leadership team passionate about mentoring and coaching.
Flexible schedule, remote role.
Estimated 3-5 hours per upgrade cycle.
Current immediate task: update from Moodle 5.0.0 → 5.0.2+.
Use your tech skills to empower women through mentorship and education.
Be part of a trauma-sensitive, evidence-based nonprofit program.
Gain nonprofit project experience in Moodle administration.
Flexible, remote, and meaningful impact.
Remote (nationwide).
How to ApplyJoin us in empowering women to Achieve, Renew, Inspire, Strengthen, and Empower (ARISE).
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Overview
The Foundation for Greater Opportunities in Learning (FFGOIL) is seeking a volunteer with Moodle LMS experience to help us maintain and update our online training platform.
Our ARISE Mentoring Program equips mentors who support women - including those with experiences in foster care and other life challenges - to achieve their career, life, and wellness goals. We use Moodle with the Edwiser RemUI theme to deliver training modules, certificates, and reflection activities.
To ensure our mentors have a smooth, secure learning experience, we need a skilled volunteer who can safely apply Moodle updates and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
ResponsibilitiesApply Moodle core updates (e.g., upgrading from 5.0.0 → 5.0.2+).
Ensure plugins and our Edwiser RemUI theme remain compatible after upgrades.
Backup and safeguard the site prior to updates.
Troubleshoot and fix any errors that occur after upgrades.
Advise on best practices for ongoing Moodle maintenance…