Web Developer (Volunteer)

Can your web development skills help make education accessible to everyone?

The Gift of Knowledge Foundation is looking for a passionate and talented Web Developer to help us build the technology that powers tuition-free education.

Our mission is to create and support tuition-free educational institutions that remove financial barriers to learning. To achieve this, we are developing innovative educational systems and digital platforms that enable students to access high-quality education regardless of their circumstances.

We are looking for someone who wants to use their technical skills to create real social impact and help shape technology that can transform lives.

About the Role

As a Volunteer Web Developer, you will help design, build, and maintain nonprofit educational technology systems that power our learning initiatives.

Rather than only maintaining a website, you will contribute directly to building digital platforms that support students, educators, and the long-term growth of our educational programmes.

Location: Remote

Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week (flexible)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping build and maintain our nonprofit educational technology platforms
• Developing new features for learning systems and internal tools
• Improving user experience, performance, accessibility, and security
• Collaborating on the design of digital tools that support students and educators
• Troubleshooting issues and implementing technical improvements
• Contributing ideas to shape future platform development
• Working closely with Foundation leadership and volunteers

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including students, graduates, early-career developers, and experienced engineers.

Experience in some of the following areas is helpful:

• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• React, Next.js, Node.js, WordPress, or similar technologies
• API integration and database fundamentals
• Responsive web development
• Software development best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and independence
• Interest in education and social impact

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help build technology that directly supports access to education and long-term learning opportunities.

By joining, you will:

• Contribute to meaningful education-focused technology projects
• Help expand access to tuition-free learning
• Gain real-world experience in a nonprofit environment
• Build a portfolio of impactful work
• Receive references for your contributions
• Work flexibly around your schedule