Web Developer

Support a startup supporting men to be equal and active parents

Fathercraft  want to change the perceptions of male caring and fatherhood and support more partners to get involved because it creates value for everyone. Supporting men to be equal and active parents from the start is key for gender equality. Research from Sweden suggests that every additional month of paternity leave taken by fathers increases the mother’s lifetime earnings by 6.7% (Johansson, 2010).

Yet despite increasing willingness and interest in taking an active parenting role, in 2022, dads spent, on average, just 55 minutes per day with their children (ONS, 2023). This is largely due to the fact that one in three working dads don’t feel comfortable talking to their employer about family commitments and/or are not adequately supported to be the best dads and partners they can be.

Fathercraft have developed an affordable, comprehensive online platform called "Father's Ed" that provides guidance, support, wellbeing services and a community for new or expectant fathers. This includes peer support between dads, science-based online, digital well-being courses covering a range of strange and anxiety triggers, e. g. financial well-being, loneliness, insomnia, etc.). We are also working on providing mental health services for new fathers through partnerships.

Role (Volunteer): Web Developer.

Role Description: As a mission-driven, digital-first company, Fathercraft produces a huge amount of content ranging from information, advice, blogs, reviews, courses and support through our website hub and our Flagship platform Father’s Ed.

We’re seeking a passionate Developer and Software Engineer to join our volunteer team. You’ll play a crucial role in bringing our platform to life, collaborating with designers and other developers to build a user-friendly, accessible, and responsive web application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components of our web platform and/or features or core architecture of our Bubble.io app build.

• Collaborate with the design team to implement UI/UX designs accurately.

• Ensure the platform is responsive, accessible, and optimised for performance.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging processes.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Vue.js.

• Experience with back-end technologies like Node.js, Express, or similar.

• Familiarity with Bubble.io builds and VPS deployments.

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility standards.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project that supports fathers worldwide.

• Experience working in a collaborative, mission-driven team.

• The chance to enhance your portfolio with real-world development work.

• Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.

• Recognition for your contributions on our platform and social media channels.

Time Commitment: Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months remotely

If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with Fathercraft!