Frontend Developer (UI Development, Web Applications & User Experience Implementation) - Volunteer Role

Role Overview

The Frontend Developer builds, maintains, and optimizes user-facing interfaces across The Donovan’s Venom web platforms and applications. You’ll translate design mockups into responsive, accessible, high-performing user experiences while partnering with design and backend teams.

Responsibilities

• Frontend Development
  • Develop and maintain UI using HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Create responsive and interactive web components
• UI/UX Implementation
  • Convert design specifications into functional interfaces
  • Ensure design accuracy, consistency, and improved usability
• Responsive Design & Compatibility
  • Ensure consistent experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile and supported browsers
• Performance Optimization
  • Improve frontend performance and load times
  • Reduce rendering/resource inefficiencies
• Accessibility Implementation
  • Apply accessibility best practices and support standards such as WCAG
  • Deliver inclusive user experiences
• Code Quality & Standards
  • Write clean, maintainable, scalable code
  • Participate in code reviews and improvements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with designers (UI/UX alignment), backend developers (integration), and product/program teams
• Debugging & Issue Resolution
  • Troubleshoot frontend bugs and inconsistencies
  • Maintain stable and functional interfaces
• Component & Asset Management
  • Build reusable UI components
  • Organize frontend assets for scalable development
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Document code, components, and processes
  • Improve frontend architecture/workflows and stay current with modern frameworks

Volunteer Commitment Expectations

• 10–15 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• Participation in development meetings required
• Fully remote

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–4 years of frontend/web development experience
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience building responsive interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frontend frameworks: React or Vue
• Git (version control)
• Familiarity with accessibility standards
• Frontend performance optimization techniques
• Experience working in remote teams