“I updated a scripture website that had 500 entries which needed titles to be added in three languages. It was a straightforward task for me but it made a big difference to the project.”
Hannah
MissionAssist provides information, resources and services via our own websites. We also have some capacity to help other organisations with their content or develop custom websites on request and we would like to grow this team.
Our volunteers work flexible hours, from their own homes, and our partners may be in various time zones across the world. Therefore, it is important to be able to collaborate in a virtual team and take responsibility to see tasks through to completion.
Examples of current opportunities for volunteers:
EasyEnglish Website Content Developer – Help to prepare and publish material for the EasyEnglish website, which is built with WordPress.
Website Developer – Get involved with the design, build and delivery of new websites as a service to mission partners, using appropriate technology for each project.
Key Tasks
- Discuss requirements, agree plans and timelines.
- Deliver new content on the relevant website, or new designs, in line with agreed plans.
- Use checks or a staging environment, as required.
Requirements
- Relevant experience with editing or designing website content – essential.
- Up to date, professional IT skills including WordPress – desirable.
- An interest in learning and using new technology.
- Good communication skills, including as a part of a remote team.