Volunteer Web Developer | Latin American Foundation for the Future

Latin American Foundation for the Future; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-governmental organization in the UK seeks a Website Developer volunteer to enhance their website. The role includes designing user-friendly features and implementing a new structure aligned with a rebranding effort. The ideal candidate will be proficient in WordPress and demonstrate strong web development skills, contributing to creating impactful online resources for vulnerable youth in Peru.

Qualifications

• Experience with responsive design and web performance optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in WordPress or equivalent CMS.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement key website features.
• Ensure the website is user-friendly and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with the rebrand team on the website structure.

Skills

Website design expertise

Responsive design principles

Technical proficiency in WordPress

Detail-oriented and proactive

Collaborative and independent work

Job description

Amplify LAFF’s impactful work with a new website that improves user journeys and brings its purpose front of mind.

What difference will you make? The barriers which prevent children and young people from accessing quality education and equal life opportunities are complex and systemic; the solution requires partnership and commitment to long-term impact. By helping us build a website that reflects our 15+ years of experience in the space, you will allow us to showcase the sustainability of our partnership model, demonstrate the impact of our work for children and young people, and create clear opportunities for new supporters to join our global community of supporters, volunteers, funders, and NGOs.

About You

• Website design expertise
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and best practices for cross-browser compatibility and web performance optimization
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in WordPress or equivalent CMS, including custom themes, plugins, and robust backend functionalities
• Detail-Oriented & Proactive: A keen eye for detail, a commitment to high-quality work, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to challenges
• Collaborative & Independent: Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative remote team

What Will You Be Doing?

Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a dynamic NGO operating in Peru to support quality education and personal development through sustainable partnerships with local organisations. We have over 15 years of experience working to promote quality education and personal development among Cusco’s vulnerable young people. Our partnership model allows us to work with a local network to deliver our quality education programme as well as develop our partners’ organisational capacity and sustainability.

This project marks a significant milestone in LAFF’s journey to-date. A full rebrand is underway to reflect the importance of our work bringing quality education and life opportunities to children and young people in Peru, and our organisational expertise and growth. You will join a rebrand project team that has developed a new brand kit and refreshed messaging, with team expertise in communications and graphic design.

As a Website Developer volunteer, you will work closely with our rebrand team to design and implement key website features, ensuring the site is user-friendly, engaging, and optimised for performance. You will play an essential role in creating the website via WordPress or equivalent CMS, to be handed to the operations team for ongoing management.

Objectives

• Introduce a simplified website structure with a wireframe that supports UX, navigation, and a call-to-action
• Develop the technical infrastructure for the new website using WordPress or equivalent CMS
• Create web content templates aligned to our new content plan