Wordpress Developer (Volunteer)

Wevise is on a mission to level the playing field in tech. Through direct programming and partnerships with nonprofits supporting underserved and disadvantaged people to enter and advance in the technology industry, we provide access to mentors, training and educational opportunities, and careers.

Our goals

• Support underserved and disadvantaged people to enter and thrive in the technology industry
• Partner with organizations who need mentorship and career placement programs to complement their main programming, helping them to better serve their beneficiaries
• Support companies in finding the right, often diverse, candidates

We have two programs a free, on-demand mentorship platform that allows people to request mentorship based on specific needs, interests, background, and experience. Mentors and mentees can specify their interest in short, medium, and long-term mentorship. Mentors choose one or more mentees that resonate with them from a curated list of five mentorship requests. Although the platform is open and free to all, we are focused on supporting underserved and disadvantaged people. Mentors and mentees are matched with people who have overcome similar barriers.

Our second program is called the TechPath Alliance, which is a city-focused program currently being piloted in Chicago, IL. The initiative brings together nonprofits and for-profits to collaboratively run a 6 month mentoring and career development program for underserved emerging tech professionals.

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Wordpress Developer (Volunteer)

Help build technology that expands access to mentorship and career opportunities. We're looking for a frontend-focused WordPress Developer who is passionate about creating meaningful social impact and wants hands-on experience improving and elevating our website.

You'll work primarily on frontend development on the Web Production Team, using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build polished, accessible, and engaging web experiences. You'll collaborate with a small, mission-driven team, contribute to technical decisions, and help shape the future of Wevise.org.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with WordPress and website production (authoring and publishing)
• Strong HTML and CSS skills
• Familiarity with JavaScript
• An eye for responsive design, usability, and accessibility
• Ability to troubleshoot website issues, work independently, and deliver with a fast turnaround
• A creative, collaborative approach to solving problems

Nice to have PHP and additional JavaScript experience, particularly with customizing WordPress themes, templates, or plugins.

This is a mentored role. You'll receive technical guidance, feedback, and support from the Web Production Team while gaining hands-on experience working on a live, production WordPress website. We welcome developers who are still growing their WordPress and frontend skills and are eager to learn through real-world projects.

Minimum commitment 5–10 hours per week, 6 months+.