Updated 5/24/22
Are you a software engineer or web developer looking for volunteer opportunities that leverage your knowledge or skills? You’re in luck! This is the post for you.
Writing code is often slow and expensive. When done well, the result can be downright magical. We can make tasks that were once extremely time-consuming or impossible into something easy and unbelievably fast. We can help organizations and people spread their message to a much wider audience. We can be a force multiplier for an organization’s goals. It’s also a career with a lot of good paying jobs in the market right now. For those reasons, there are a lot of potential opportunities for a coder who wants to make a big impact in their communities.
I searched the other day for volunteer opportunities for software engineers and was surprised to discover just how hard they are to find. I hope this list will help people motivated to give back or create something for the greater good find the organizations and opportunities to do that.
Create your own opportunity
- Reach out to an organization that you are interested in – You are only limited by your imagination and free time. Is there an organization or cause you care about? They might be open to some help.
- Meetup – There are so many different coding clubs these days and many of them are focused on teaching, mentoring, or coding in the community. Do a search!
- Open Source – There are so many open source projects out there. Choose a project that seems interesting to you or create your own! Below are some links to help you find open source projects.
Teaching
- Coder Dojo – Help kids learn programming. Serve as a mentor or start a coder dojo where you live.
- TEALS – Teach kids, sponsored by Microsoft.
- Code Your Feature – Teach refugees, asylum seekers and other disadvantaged people how to code.
- Code.org – Teach women and underrepresented minorities during “Hour of Code” event.
- Girls Who Code – Empower, support, and teach women how to code.
- Mother Coders – Present, code review, mentor, and teach other mothers.
- Code the Dream – Teach, mentor, and review coding assignments to help immigrants and communities of color get into the programming profession.
Write code for non-profits
- Benetech – Contribute to projects benefiting humanity.
- Donate Code – Well-designed, search through projects and see what ensnares your interest.
- Social Coders
- RagTag – Help build apps for progressive causes.
- Give Camp – Help local charities.
- Catch a Fire – Skills-based volunteering.
- Free Code Camp – Learn to code and help nonprofits simultaneously.
- Code For DC – DC-specific, allied with Code for America.
- Taproot Plus
Do you know of an organization not listed here? Have you ever participated in one of the orgs mentioned above? Let me know in the comments below!
Hi, I am looking for software engineer volunteer opportunities. let me know if someone needs help!
DemocracyLab.org is a great place to find volunteer opportunities.
Hi
i want to volunteer in software development, i jave never pariticipated in any organization
We have opportunity for you , please contact at oscar@givingforward.org
We need probono program manager, full stack, backend, front end coders
This is a great resource ! Thank you for summing up all the possible options in one place ! I was able to volunteer at CodeThedream for few weeks ! That was such a great place to volunteer !
Hi, I am looking for software engineer volunteer opportunities. let me know if someone needs help!
We need project manager, full stack, front end, backend coders.
Able to work with weekly deadlines, ideally retired and able to work 10+ hours per week and attend zoom meetings.
Hello Stuart
I am Jan Venkayya. I am founder of Day of Caring 365 Foundation, here in Dayton, Ohio. We are 501(3)c organization. We are in operation for about 33 years. Our focus is about engaging the community into volunteer activities. In searching for software to help us with volunteer management and other nonprofit tasks, I ran across your information. I was so excited to learn about your project. I wonder, would it be possible to speak with you about volunteer resources etc.? I know you must be extremely busy. I would appreciate it very much if you have few minutes of time. My phone number is listed down.Thank you
Jan
(937)626-4489
Hi,
I want to volunteer in software development opportunities. If someone needs help.
Hey Mayuri
We’re spinning up a platform to unite everyone’s efforts to bring about a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. From what I can see a growing majority cares deeply, but efforts are fragmented. 170M Americans of voting age support a permanent ceasefire, reacting to the most horrific scenes we have ever seen – but the most that has ever turned up for a demonstration is only 300k. Something is broken – a huge number of people care but our actions aren’t unified. We’re looking to build a centralised place for every person that cares about what is happening in Gaza to work together, and engage others to bring about change. If you’re an experienced Node/React developer, or any experienced builder that can volunteer evenings + weekends. We need all the help we can get – join us. Salam/Shalom/Peace.
Is this still available? If so how can I take part?
Looking for a placement.
I’m a third year computer games design student.
Hello, I am fresh graduate from Rose-Hulman and I am currently looking for volunteer opportunities to maintain OPT status in usa.
Please reach out to my personal email
jrshot4@gmail.com
Hello there I wanna volunteer as software engineer, as well back end.
I don’t have many experience. But I have desire to learn and contribute to the community.
If any organization volunteer need me you can contact me at: vitor1marcos2@gmail.com
Hi. I’m a software engineering student and I want to volunteer in software development. Please contact at liuy330@cardiff.ac.uk
I am searching for software engineers or software architects who can write my programs. I have high tech software designs ready to be written in code .
Hii
I want to do volunteering in software development. I am full stack developer with Reactjs and NodeJS skills
Hello,
We are looking for a voluntary Python Developer! Contribute your skills to a meaningful initiative. This is a volunteer opportunity with a chance for percentage-based compensation based on your skills and efforts.
Why Join Us:
Contribute to a positive impact project.
Gain hands-on experience.
Potential for compensation based on dedication.
Interested? Email us at serdarr.yalcin@gmail.com with your resume and a brief note about your passion for Python development.
Hello,
I have completed my masters from Maharishi International University and I am currently looking for volunteer opportunities to maintain OPT status in usa.
I have 5 years of working experience as a Java Software developer. My recent role was with walmart and have worked extensively on backend techologies using java, spring boot, kafka using microservices architecture. I also get little exposure to the front end technologies like react js Javascript html and css. If you have any volunteer opportunities which matches with above skill please contact me on my email giripriya4567@gmail.com.
Hello everyone, I am Hardik Singh a skilled Data scientist and software engineer with 2+ years of experience in this field. Please let me know if there are any volunteer or part time oppurtunities
I just graduated from a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. I have very little experience but I trust my skills. I would love to volunteer in software development. Anyone interested can contact me at gonzalezriveroabraham@gmail.com.
Hey all,
If you’re actively searching for a volunteer frontend development role, check out Launch! We’re on the hunt for passionate developers to work on client sites, so if you’re experienced in UI/UX, ReactJS, NextJS, or all of the above, feel free to apply at https://launchsite.tech/forms/volunteer. Alternatively, you can send us an email at launchsitetech@gmail.com.
Hi,
I am a QA tester with 7 year experience. Looking for a volunteer job. Let me know if any opportunities available. Thanks.
ttresu20@gmail.com
Hello everyone,
I have a good knowledge in Python and web development. I also have the ability to research and solve problems. I am currently looking for **volunteering opportunities**.
You can **contact me** through the following channels:
– **Gmail**: hama.ibraham@gmail.com
– **Phone**: +44 7387 131 602
Feel free to reach out if you have any opportunities or projects where I can contribute!
Hi, I am an experience software engineer looking for volunteer opportunities. Please let me know of any opportunities. Thank You
Hi, I am an experienced software engineer looking for volunteer opportunities. Please let me know of any opportunities. Thank You