Summary
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A remote volunteer backend development opportunity requiring 4–6 hours per week. You will build and maintain server-side logic and APIs, manage databases, optimize queries and schemas, and help ensure application security and data privacy while gaining practical infrastructure experience.
Highlights
Fully remote volunteer role with a flexible 4–6 hour weekly commitment. Provides hands-on experience with backend infrastructure, databases, APIs, security, and privacy while contributing to a mission-driven organization and strengthening a technical portfolio.
Description
We place a positive focus on entrepreneurship enabling youth and young adults to achieve moral maturity to become self-sufficient and less vulnerable.
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Organization YAMM
Location Remote (Volunteer)
Type Volunteer, Part-Time
Commitment 4–6 hours/week
Start Date Immediate
About The Role
We're looking for a skilled volunteer to help build and maintain the backend systems powering our website, app, or platform.
You'll work on databases, APIs, and server-side logic that keep everything running smoothly and securely — all while gaining hands-on experience building real infrastructure for a mission-driven organization.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their portfolio, contribute to meaningful open-source-style work, or give back using existing backend engineering skills.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain server-side logic and APIsSet up and manage databases (schema design, queries, optimization)Ensure application security, data privacy, and proper authentication/authorizationIntegrate with third-party services (payment processors, email tools, CRMs, etc.)Write clean, documented, testable code and participate in code reviewsMonitor performance and troubleshoot bugs or outagesCollaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth data flow and integrationHelp plan technical architecture as the platform grows
Who You Are
Experience with backend languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails, PHP/Laravel, Java, etc.)Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)Understanding of API design, security best practices, and version control (Git)Comfortable working independently and communicating progress asynchronouslyDetail-oriented with good debugging and problem-solving skillsPassionate about [cause area] and nonprofit workExperience with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, Azure, Heroku, etc.) is a plus
What You'll Gain
Real-world experience building backend systems for a live nonprofit productPortfolio-ready code and technical contributionsFlexible, remote scheduleA letter of recommendation or reference upon requestThe chance to make a direct impact on our mission
