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Mobile Game Designer Volunteer - First Iteration of Educational Road Safety Game

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ORGANIZATION: THE EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION

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Opportunity Description:

Please help us create the first iteration of an innovative educational mobile game that could save young lives! We're developing "21 Miles Road Rules," a gamified learning tool that teaches critical road safety and driving awareness to teens aged 13-20. This initial version will lay the foundation for future AI-enhanced features.

What You'll Do:

  • Design the core game structure and progression systems for our mobile educational platform's first iteration
  • Create engagement mechanics that make learning road safety compelling for Gen Z
  • Develop session structures optimized for mobile learning habits
  • Design achievement and reward systems that reinforce safe driving behaviors
  • Establish an analytics framework to track learning outcomes and engagement
  • Work collaboratively using our source materials: team discussions, DMV handbook, and real-world distracted driving scenarios

Source Materials You'll Work With:

  • Our collaborative discussions and concept development
  • Official DMV handbook and driving regulations
  • Real-world scenarios covering distracted driving and situations where drivers lose focus
  • Educational content about the consequences of inattention while driving

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in mobile game design, educational technology, or gamification
  • Understanding of teen/young adult engagement strategies
  • Passion for education and road safety advocacy
  • Ability to balance entertainment value with serious educational outcomes
  • Strong communication skills for collaborative remote work

Future Vision: This first iteration will be the foundation for adding AI capabilities in subsequent phases, making your initial design work crucial for long-term success.

Time Commitment: Flexible schedule, approximately 15-25 hours over 30 days

Impact: Your volunteer work will directly contribute to creating an educational tool that promotes road safety awareness among young drivers, potentially saving lives while pioneering innovative educational gaming approaches.

Location: Remote/Virtual

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About THE EMILY SHANE FOUNDATION

Location:

2893 SEARIDGE ST, MALIBU, CA 90265, US

Mission Statement

To provide tutoring and mentors to at-risk middle school students in the greater Los Angeles area.

Description

Founded by her family following her tragic murder at the age of 13 on April 3, 2010, the nonprofit charity Emily Shane Foundation's SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program provides mentor/tutors to at-risk youth at various sites across Los Angeles and Ventura counties as an after school Program. In 2016, the SEA Program supported over 90 students with one-on-one support. Our goal is to serve those middle school students who risk failure and could not otherwise afford this type the intensive and individual academic support we provide. Our mentors help thier students to acquire the tools and skills needed to perform to their best academic potential. SEA studens are those who are "falling through the cracks". We aim to direct them away from the negative repercussions that often result from poor academic performance, such as gang affiliation, drug use, low self esteem, acting out, bullying or being bullied, etc.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Emergency & Safety
Community, Education & Literacy, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

Tue Jul 01, 2025 - Mon Sep 01, 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Google Apps
  • Internet Research
  • IT Consulting
  • Analytics

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Decided by volunteer.
  • NDA must be signed.

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