Volunteer Open-Source Software Developer - Volunteer

Join a founding team building community-owned WordPress systems for real social impact. Gain hands-on experience developing open-source platforms, collaborate across teams, and help create meaningful digital services while growing long-term skills.

What difference will you make?

This role will build and sustain the core digital systems our organisation relies on. By developing WordPress platforms, the volunteer will enable access to services, learning, and community tools. Their work will strengthen independence from corporate platforms, improve accessibility, and support long-term growth and impact.

What are we looking for?

Experience or strong ability in WordPress and PHP, with knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript. Able to build and customise themes, plugins, and open-source tools. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn deeply. Comfortable working long-term within collaborative teams. Committed to ethical practice, data protection, and building technology that supports community ownership and social impact. Open-Source Software

Remote

What will you be doing?

Develop and maintain WordPress platforms using PHP, building and customising themes, plugins, and features. Integrate open-source tools, fix bugs, and improve performance. Work with the digital team to deliver functional systems, apply security and accessibility standards, document work clearly, and support ongoing platform growth.