Volunteer Website Designer & Developer - School Website Project

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Project Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate volunteer to design and develop a new website for our school. The goal is to create a modern, user-friendly, and informative platform that reflects the school’s mission, supports communication with parents and stakeholders, and enhances visibility for potential donors and partners.

Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering

1. Collaborate with school administrators to understand goals, target audiences, and key content requirements.
2. Identify key functionalities (e.g., events calendar, gallery, contact forms, Subjects, Admission, Our Team, blog/news updates).

Website Design

1. Create a clean, responsive design aligned with the school’s identity.
2. Propose color schemes, fonts, layouts, and navigation structure.
3. Ensure accessibility and mobile compatibility.

Website Development

1. Build the website using WordPress.
2. Set up standard pages: Home, About Us, Programs, Admissions, News, Contact, social media links, Donate, etc.

Content Integration

1. Upload and format initial content, images, and videos provided by the school team.

Testing and Launch

1. Conduct user testing for functionality and performance across browsers and devices.
2. Optimize the site for speed, SEO, and security.
3. Support the school in launching the website live under its domain.

Training and Handover

1. Offer basic training to designated school staff on managing and updating the website.
2. Deliver documentation or tutorials for long-term maintenance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

1. Experience in web design and development.
2. Proficiency in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Wix)
3. Understanding of UI/UX principles
4. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with non-technical users
5. Passion for education and community development