Volunteer software developers to help us on our web applications
The experience
We're looking for volunteer software developers to help us build, maintain, and improve our internal web applications and the tools we use every day to run our hotel, restaurant, and community services.
This is a volunteer position with no pay, but a great opportunity to work on a real product, build portfolio, and be part of something meaningful. We work with modern React-based web technologies on the frontend and Node.js on the backend.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Content Writer:
Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Web Developer:
Help develop and maintain websites.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English
Between 30 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Your first week will be a community immersion to get a feel of the people and the culture. Volunteer software developers will help us build, maintain, and improve our internal web applications — the tools we use every day to run our hotel, restaurant, and community services.
Requirements:
Advanced knowledge of React (hooks, state management, component architecture)
Node.js — REST API design and backend integration
Git & GitHub — version control and collaborative workflows
Basic understanding of relational databases / ORM usage
Strong Software Engineering fundamentals (clean code, scalability, separation of concerns)
Comfortable reading and contributing to an existing codebase
Nice to Have:
Experience with CSS frameworks (TailwindCSS or similar)
Interest in UX/UI design
Experience with real-time features or third-party API integrations
Any background in AI/chatbot integrations
Activities & Shift
What You'll Be Doing:
Developing and improving modules: hotel bookings, restaurant POS, inventory, HR/payroll, guardhouse logs, guest chatbot, and more
Fixing bugs and reviewing pull requests
Proposing and implementing UI/UX improvements
Collaborating asynchronously with the rest of the team
What We Offer
Real-world experience on a full-stack production application
A reference letter upon request after sustained contribution
Freedom to propose new ideas and features
A friendly, low-pressure environment
Rules
Please respect our space and others by avoiding foul language, spitting, and excessive alcohol consumption. Drink responsibly and help us keep the environment safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.