Volunteer Front-End Developer (Next.js)

Position Description: Volunteer Front-End Developer (Next.js)Location: Remote / Flexible

Position Type: Volunteer (flexible hours, ideally 5–10 hours/week)

Reports To: Head of Communications

About People for Nature

People for Nature is a citizen-led non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals to reconnect with and protect the natural world. Through participative workshops, conservation actions, and citizen science, we aim to inspire meaningful action and foster a deeper understanding of climate and biodiversity challenges.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate Volunteer Front-End Developer to help us build and maintain our web applications using Next.js. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause, collaborate with a small but passionate team, and gain experience in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Next.js and React.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers to implement user-friendly interfaces.
• Assist in building responsive, accessible, and high-performance web pages.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise existing code.
• Contribute ideas for improving the web platform and user experience.
• Work alongside the team to deliver projects on time, while balancing volunteer hours.

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience with Next.js and React.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or similar backend integration.
• Understanding of web performance optimisation and accessibility standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Vercel, AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.

Benefits of Volunteering With Us:

• Contribute your skills to a cause that makes a tangible impact.
• Gain experience working on live projects with a real-world user base.
• Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team.
• Flexible, remote-friendly role that fits around your schedule.
• Opportunity to build your portfolio and network in the tech-for-good space.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about technology and giving back to the community, please send your resume, GitHub portfolio, or examples of previous work to: aye@peoplefornature.com.au