VMS Front-end development 

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VMS Front-end development

Commitment:

12-months, 1 hour a week.

Expectation

Build, improve, or maintain user interfaces for the Volunteer Management System (VMS).

Collaborate with team members to implement designs and improve the user experience.

Attend a 30-minute meeting once a week.

Role Overview:

This role focuses on front-end development of the VMS interface, contributing clean, maintainable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or optionally React. The developer will help ensure an intuitive, accessible, and visually engaging experience for users, especially volunteers and coordinators.

Compensation:

Volunteer, or 40 Greenstand Impact tokens a month

Reports to:

VMS product and project manager

Collaborates with:

VMS Lead

AREAS of RESPONSIBILITY

The VMS supports volunteer coordination, task tracking, and engagement. Frontend development plays a critical role in making the system intuitive and scalable. You will be responsible for translating designs and workflows into responsive, interactive UI components using HTML/CSS/JavaScript-or optionally React-ensuring consistency across platforms.

This role is responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining user-facing pages for the VMS portal or related microsites.
• Ensuring interfaces are accessible, responsive, and optimized for different devices.
• Collaborating with other developers and designers to integrate APIs and automation logic.
• Documenting UI components and frontend workflows for team use.

Required tasks

UI Development:

• Build pages and components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Optional: Use React to manage state and build reusable components.

Collaborate on Designs:

• Work with the VMS Lead and UX/UI contributors to bring wireframes to life.

Ensure Mobile Responsiveness & Accessibility:

• Implement layouts and styles that meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and adapt across screen sizes.

Frontend-Backend Integration:

• Connect UI components with APIs or automation scripts that manage volunteer data and workflows.

Maintain Frontend Documentation:

• Organize code comments and Gitbook pages to support ongoing development and onboarding of future contributors.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and version control best practices.
• Experience with React (optional but a plus).
• Understanding of responsive design and accessibility principles.
• Ability to turn complex workflows into simple, elegant interfaces.
• Experience working in open-source or volunteer-driven projects is a bonus.

Welcome to Greenstand!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Greenstand and for expressing your willingness to contribute as a product designer. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm for our cause and your desire to make a difference.As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our team, gain valuable experience, and make a positive impact on the environment.

Next Steps...
Step 1: Complete Our Volunteer Registration Form: Tell us about your skills, goals, and volunteer expectations. - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEmwekGZ5tcc5sVhsgMDf-KEDBMtZYoCYAmxyxrOPv5w0WKA/viewform
Step 2: Join Greenstand Slack: Introduce yourself in the #community-intros channel and indicate the specific role you are interested in. We can’t wait to meet you! - https://join.slack.com/t/ greenstand/shared_invite/zt- 2uvjbmkea- zI8BRhwsAUZp0PQz1Knk~w
Step 3: Schedule Your Orientation: Wait for a Volunteer Onboarding Coordinator who will help you get involved in the community!We look forward to making the world a greener place with you!

Sincerely,
The Greenstand Team