Volunteer UI/UX Designer - Veterans Social Media Platform (Unpaid)

Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

About the Project:

We’ve built a social media platform dedicated to serving veterans - a space for them to connect with one another and access valuable resources. The foundation is in place, and now we need a talented designer to help us refine the experience and make it more intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling for our community.

Required Skills:

• UI design (Figma strongly preferred)
• UX research and user flow design
• Wireframing and prototyping
• Understanding of accessibility best practices (WCAG)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience designing for community/social platforms
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
• Basic understanding of front-end constraints (HTML/CSS) to design realistic, implementable solutions
• User testing and feedback synthesis

What You’ll Be Doing:

Help us evaluate and improve the platform’s usability - from navigation and information architecture to visual design and interaction patterns. You’ll work closely with our developers to ensure designs translate smoothly into a polished, user-friendly experience for veterans navigating the site.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience designing a meaningful social impact platform
• Opportunity to shape the user experience for an underserved community
• Portfolio-worthy case study with real-world impact
• The satisfaction of supporting the veteran community

Commitment:

Flexible hours based on your availability.

Project-based need

Expected hours: No less than 5.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have these skills:

UI design (Figma strongly preferred)
UX research and user flow design
Wireframing and prototyping
Understanding of accessibility best practices (WCAG)

Experience:

• relevant work: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• United States (Required)

Work Location: Remote