Front-End Developer; Volunteer Job New York New York USA,Software Development

Position: Front-End Developer (Volunteer)
Location: New York

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high‑quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social‑emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills.

Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well‑being, and creative voice, all within a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility‑centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity‑protective storytelling, consent‑driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs – we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long‑term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

Role Overview

As a Front‑End Developer, you will help design and develop user‑friendly, responsive web interfaces. You’ll work closely on implementing features and improving the overall user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain front‑end features using modern JavaScript frameworks
Build responsive, accessible UI components following best practices (WCAG)
Collaborate on integrating REST APIs
Optimize application performance and usability
Participate in code reviews and version control using Git/Git Hub

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and/or Type Script
Experience with React and state management (Redux or Context API)
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3
Familiarity with UI frameworks like Tailwind, Material UI, or Bootstrap
Experience with API integration using Axios or Fetch
Understanding of responsive design and accessibility standards
Experience with Git and Git Hub

Nice to Have

Basic understanding of backend development and APIs

What You’ll Gain

Real‑world project experience
Opportunity to contribute to a live product
Portfolio‑building work
Flexible schedule and remote collaboration

How To Apply

Please share your portfolio, Git Hub profile, or any relevant work/projects.

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