Every day in the United States more than 565,000 children are living life-limiting, chronic conditions, and 5,000 of them are within the last 6 months of their lives. More than 53,000 children die in this country annually - over 80% in hospitals. These families experience financial, relational and emotional impact of such prolonged hospital stays.

Currently, there are only three children’s palliative care homes in the US. Ladybug House seeks to build Washington’s first family-centered palliative care home to provide quality respite and palliative care to children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses in a homelike setting full of life, love and respect that will ultimately improve the quality of life of the patient, and their families. We will celebrate every day, every moment, and every life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Throughout the project, duties and responsibilities may include:

• Design, code, test, and implement web sites and applications, for either internal or external uses
• Support and maintain existing web applications

• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Debug, correct, and update errors or exceptions in the front end
• Write code to implement visual elements into various web applications
• Assist in troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose problems
• Communicate with team members about current projects

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Squarespace is required, Wordpress is a bonus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, or relevant coding courses

• Proficient in building and maintaining websites built in Squarespace
• Proactive and resourceful self-starter attitude. Highly reliable/dependable
  

SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT

• This is a remote, volunteer position
• Minimum 12 months commitment
• You must be able to commit to at least 5 hours per week
• You will work closely with the CEO and the Volunteer Coordinator. The schedule is flexible where volunteers have the freedom to determine their own hours.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

While our volunteers are not financially compensated for their effort, volunteers in this position can find the following benefits through assisting Ladybug House:

• Be part of history! Ladybug House will be the first respite care facility of its kind for youth and families in the Pacific Northwest.
• FREE educational workshops and training
• Make a meaningful impact to youth, young adults, and families who are in need of palliative and respite care services.

• Gain nonprofit industry experience to build resume.
• Earn service-learning hours that can count toward school or university requirements.
• Be a member of a community passionate about Ladybug House ’ s mission and vision.