Full Stack Web Developer (Django and AI) - Volunteer (Remote)

Full Stack Web Developer (Django and AI experience) – Volunteer (Remote)

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers children affected by cancer to explore their artistic passions through creative programs and services, both in-person and online. Our mission is to help children discover their inner artists while supporting emotional healing through creative expression.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full Stack Web Developer with Django and AI experience to support the development and maintenance of our web-based platforms, including dashboards, internal tools, and user-facing features. This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their technical skills in a mission-driven environment while gaining real-world, full-stack experience.

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity .

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Python and Django
• Build and enhance user-facing features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Design, implement, and optimize server-side logic for performance and scalability
• Integrate front-end components with backend services and APIs
• Implement authentication and authorization (including Google authentication)
• Work with relational databases and Django ORM
• Ensure application security, accessibility, and data protection
• Collaborate with team members to translate organizational needs into technical solutions
• Write clean, reusable, and testable code

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience with Python, Django, and AI
• Experience working across the full stack (backend + frontend)
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with relational databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web application architecture
• Experience with authentication systems and user permissions
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Additional Information

• Fully remote
• Time commitment: a few hours per week
• Flexible schedule (weekdays preferred)
• Volunteers needed: 3
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining nonprofit and production-level experience

How to Apply

Please send your resume (and GitHub portfolio if available) to View email address on click.appcast.io