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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Aunt Mary's Storybook, a project of Companions Journeying Together, bridges the distance between incarcerated people and the children most important to them, by recording touching audio readings of stories. Transitioning from cassette tapes to CDs, and now to a web-based system, we've innovated our delivery over the years to connect families in profound ways. We now seek a dedicated PHP volunteer web developer to join our current team of talented developers. Together, you'll enhance our existing system, bringing new features to life, and smoothing out any bugs. Your work will be instrumental in enriching the lives of those separated by incarceration. What You'll Do: Collaborate with other volunteer developers to add features and fix bugs Work with a codebase hosted in GitHub, built using CodeIgniter 4, and hosted on Amazon AWS Participate in team communication via Slack Skills We're Looking For: Proficiency in PHP and SQL Experience with CodeIgniter or similar MVC frameworks Experience with Bootstrap is a plus A detail-oriented approach to coding and problem-solving A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well with a team Requirements: Must be located in the United States Please note that we are unable to assist with obtaining or maintaining a United States visa, including an F-1 / OPT visa. Why Volunteer With Us: Your technical skills will directly impact the lives of families, helping to foster connections through our unique storybook recordings. Working with our committed team, you'll be contributing to a meaningful cause while sharpening your development skills. Get Involved: To learn more about our organization and this unique volunteer role, please contact us. We'll then direct you to complete an online volunteer application. Join us in weaving technology and compassion together, making memories that last a lifetime.
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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St. Charles, IL 60174
Are you nestled in or near St. Charles (or Kane County) and have a heart full of compassion and a knack for organization? Aunt Mary's Storybook Project is on a quest for a special remote (volunteering from home) person - and that could be you! Join us as we weave a tapestry of love and connection between incarcerated individuals and their cherished young ones. Your Magical Role in the Storybook Project: Data Wizardry: Transform handwritten forms into digital treasures by entering information into our web application. Database Detective: Dive into publicly accessible databases, extracting vital information to bring our stories to life. Audio Alchemist: Upload heartwarming audio files made by incarcerated people, turning spoken words into golden memories. Parcel Preparer: Carefully package books, readying them for their journey to eager young minds. Letter Scribe: Print and include a welcoming letter in each package, adding a personal touch of care. Supply Gatherer: Occasionally meet with us to collect the tools needed for your mission. (Otherwise, this volunteer activity is performed from your home.) What We Seek In Our Volunteer Champions: Tech-Savvy: Own a personal computer with internet and printer - your wand and cauldron for this magical task. Detail Devotee: A keen eye for the little things that make a big difference. Organization Oracle: Highly organized, turning chaos into order. Heart of Gold: A burning desire to make a real impact in the lives of families split by incarceration. We Provide: All Essential Supplies: Everything you need to prepare these love-filled packages. Training and Support: Guidance and wisdom to ensure your journey with us is fulfilling and impactful. Get Involved! If you're eager to be a part of this heartwarming adventure and tick all the boxes above, we're waiting for you with open arms! Reach out to us, and we'll guide you to the online volunteer application that is available on our website. Together, let's create everlasting memories and strengthen the bonds of families in need. "Together, we turn pages and change lives!"
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Companions Journeying Together is seeking a dynamic self-starter to assist with social media efforts in a virtual team setting. We are seeking 1-2 individuals to volunteer from home to assist our organization in keeping supporters up to date about our organization and the topics of incarceration, parenting, reading, and literacy. We envision this person sharing valuable content with social media community that is connected to our mission, developing graphics to enhance social media messages, and making recommendations to us on new ideas, directions, and tools for social media. The ideal volunteer will have a firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space, notably Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We also seek a volunteer who possesses excellent written oral communication and interpersonal skills and are self-motivated, possess good organizational skills, and are detail-oriented. Finally, we are seeking volunteers who have professional experience in any of the following areas: building a social media following; strategic marketing and messaging; activating a following/developing calls-to-action for fundraising. We are seeking someone available at least 6 hours/week. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us. Please note that we are only able to recruit prospective volunteers that are located in the United States. We are unable to assist with obtaining or maintaining a United States visa, including an F-1 / OPT visa.
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2024
