Web Developer Volunteer Roles in Manchester

Volunteer opportunity for a web developer to help create a pilot platform using low-code solutions and support an environmental impact startup connecting corporate sustainability goals to employee engagement.

Are you a web development enthusiast who deeply cares about the planet and is ready to make an impact? Join The Planet Life as a Volunteer Web Developer and use your skills to help launch our pilot platform. We're looking for a web developer familiar with low-code solutions like Wix or Bubble to volunteer their skills with The Planet Life's pilot phase. We're a small remote-first team based in Europe (UK & Belgium). 

In terms of the role, The Planet Life is gearing up for a B2B pilot phase to gain insights into corporate needs and test the market. We are looking for tech expertise to help build the first pilot platform. We've been exploring low-code solutions such as Bubble and Wix. Both should be able to provide the necessary features for this phase, but the specific platform used isn't a big deal right now. The duration of involvement could range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the candidate's availability.

What You’ll Do:

• Pilot platform development and maintenance ensuring its functionality suits pilot goals
• Update and manage content
• Resolve technical issues to ensure the platform functions well across devices and browsers
• Work with our team to understand needs and integrate feedback for improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• Comfortable with using low-code solutions such as Wix, Bubble, ...
• Proven expertise in creating and maintaining websites
• Strong understanding of web design principles
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Commitment to high-quality, consistent work
• Available to volunteer 8-10 hours a week
• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment

What's The Planet Life all about? We're on a mission to boost the growth of a sustainable economy. Currently, organizations aren't fully meeting their climate and sustainability goals. We assist organizations in achieving their sustainability objectives more efficiently by encouraging employees to integrate sustainability into their daily routines. Our focus is on empowering and involving employees as active participants in corporate sustainability initiatives. We offer extensive tools and assistance to help companies transition smoothly to a more sustainable workplace.

Ready to bring your web development skills to a meaningful cause? Apply now and help us build a better future together!

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

Main Purpose of Job: Design and administer the ADC website

Division: Operations

Department: Marketing & Communications

Position Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications

Position is Responsible for: N/A

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design the ADC website in line with brand guidelines
• Make on-going changes and improvements to website design
• Collaborate with web developer to implement the designs
• Analyse and improve website performance 
• Manage user access and permissions on WordPress

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential

• 3+ year of experience as a Web & Graphic Designer 
• Knowledge of WordPress, web design tools and technologies such as CSS, HTML
• Ability to follow brand guidelines to produce work in line with ADC’s brand and to follow web design best practices
• Knowledge of UX/UI design
• Knowledge in designing responsive websites 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work examples
• High level of design ability and attention to detail 
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
• A committed team player with good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in an early-stage startup and gone through a scaling phase 

• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity 

What ADC offers you:

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
• We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.

Unify Giving is seeking a talented and experienced iOS Software Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of ending homelessness. As an integral member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in putting our existing application onto the app store, which is designed to empower individuals experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse, develop, test, the iOS application using Swift/ Xcode.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.  
• Optimise app performance, improve user experience, and ensure compatibility with various iOS devices and versions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing iOS applications using Swift and Xcode.
• Strong understanding of iOS design patterns, frameworks, and APIs.
• Experience with app store submission and review processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Passion for creating innovative and user-friendly mobile applications.

Bonus points:

• Experience with cloud-based development and APIs.
• Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Objective-C, Java).
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Looking forward to chatting with you! 

About Bank.Green

Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $25m towards bank who are financing a greener future.

Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.

Role Overview

As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of systems supporting the Bank.Green website. The website allows users to see how their current bank potential new alternative banks rank on environmental issues - primarily fossil fuel and related sectors support. It provides suggestions on how to talk to your current or potential future bank about your environmental concerns. And it hosts miscellaneous other public facing aspects of our organization, ultimately supporting the primary mission of divesting banks from from fossil fuels.

Team and Tech Stack

The website team is a friendly group of people based mostly in European and African time zones, running a comfortable two week SCRUM. The Vue.js frontend is supported by multiple Django projects mostly using Postgres. The two existing competent and quick-learning backend developers could use the knowledge, expertise, and timely code reviews of a senior developer with Django experience.

Commitment

This role is currently volunteer-based and we are seeking a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the existing team of senior developers and UX/UI designer to enhance and maintain the Green Policy Evaluator.
• Develop robust backend solutions using Python Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Llamaindex.
• Design, implement, and optimize database structures using PostgreSQL.
• Ensure seamless integration of backend components with frontend systems.
• Participate in Agile development methodologies, including maintaining a Linear issue board and adhering to a loose SCRUM system.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, preferably in a senior level capacity.
• Proficiency in Python programming language and Django framework.
• Uunderstanding and experience with relational databases.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using collaborative development tools (e.g., Linear, Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental advocacy.
• Availablity during Africa/Europe hours.

About Bank.Green

Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering $6.9t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green, our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted at least $40m towards banks who are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.

Role Overview

As a UI/UX Designer at Bank.Green, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the user experience of both our website and a groundbreaking AI product designed to analyse banks' climate impacts. Your design work will be instrumental in ensuring that our digital platforms are not only functional and accessible but also inspiring and aligned with our mission to catalyse a greater shift towards greener lending.

Commitment

Bank.Green is currently run by a team of passionate volunteers and so the role is volunteer-based. We are seeking a commitment of at least 5 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise user interfaces for the Bank.Green website and AI product, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to translate requirements into interactive design solutions.
• Create wireframes or high-fidelity mockups to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Ensure that all designs are aligned with our brand identity and accessibility standards.
• Provide guidance on design implementation and ensure the final product matches the original vision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions.
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• A passion for sustainability and climate action is highly desirable.

Volunteer Benefits

As a volunteer-driven organization, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you:

• Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning.
• The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections.
• Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set.
• Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
• A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.

About Roots Academy 

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and motivated UX Designer to collaborate closely with our UX  Design Lead and Digital team in building and enhancing the Roots app, website, as well as the instructor, student, and partner portals. This role is crucial in ensuring our platforms are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with the needs of our user base. The ideal candidate will also bring user research capabilities to the team, ensuring that our design decisions are informed by real-world insights and user feedback.

Key tasks

• Support the UX Design Lead to create intuitive and user-centred designs for the Roots app and portals - Student and Instructor.

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that align with user needs and project goals.

• Conduct user research/workshops to gather insights and identify user needs, pain points, and behaviours.

• Create user personas, journey maps, and other research artefacts to guide design decisions.

• Test and validate design concepts through user testing and feedback sessions.

• Work closely with the Digital team and our developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.

• Ensure all design work meets brand guidelines and project objectives.

What we’re looking for

• Proficiency in Figma

• Knowledge using illustrator and photoshop is a plus

• Knowledge of user-centred design principles and best practices.

• Ability to translate user research findings into actionable design solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.

• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform. 

• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.

• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen. 

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position. 

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.