Hey everyone!
I don't want to steal @hemapriya_kanagala series. This is more of a DEV opportunity breaking news.
I am currently volunteering at CALEC as a Full-Stack Developer in QA Test and we are seeking more Full-Stack Developers to join us on this project. We are planning on releasing Phase 1 of the project before 2027!
If you are a type of person who is a Full-Stack Developer, takes initiative, organized and wanting to continue to gain more experience in this niche, we would love to have you on board!
If you want a TLDR on what we are looking for, read below! (Based on my preference with that as well)
About CALEC
CALEC is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing language education, literacy, and culturally responsive learning through innovative digital tools and programs. We design and support educational platforms and games that promote bilingual learning, reading engagement, and equitable access to education for diverse learners.
You will be great in this role if you are...
- Currently or obtain a BS in Computer Science or related field.
- Have some professional experience in Full-Stack is preferred. Otherwise, we would love to see your projects.
- You are a person who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
- You are a person who demonstrates leadership.
- Experience using GitHub and understanding the use of Git.
- Willing to work in a fast-paced environment for the September release.
- Willing to learn new things!
- You are a person who values in providing accessible education to people around the world.
Other Important Information
- Must Commit 10+ hours per week.
- The position is remote.
Top comments (26)
Hi FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ,
I came across your post about CALEC and wanted to reach out because the mission genuinely caught my attention. Using technology to improve education and make learning more accessible is something I would love to be a part of.
I'm a Full-Stack Engineer and have spent the last several years building web and AI applications with Python, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, FastAPI, MongoDB, Docker, AWS, and Git/GitHub. Some of my favorite projects have included AI assistants, RAG systems, document intelligence tools, and multi-agent applications.
Outside of coding, I enjoy taking ownership of my work and contributing wherever I can help. I'm comfortable working independently, learning new technologies quickly, and collaborating with teams in fast-moving environments. I also appreciate working on projects that have a meaningful impact beyond just shipping features.
CALEC's focus on language education and equitable access to learning really stands out to me. It's exciting to see a team building something that can positively affect people around the world, and I'd love the opportunity to contribute to that vision.
I'm able to commit 10+ hours per week and would be happy to chat further about how I can support the team as you work toward the Phase 1 release.
Thanks for sharing this opportunity, and I hope we get a chance to connect soon!
Best,
Larry Margerum
Full-Stack Engineer
GitHub: github.com/larrymargerum01
Hey Larry! Thanks for the introduction and appreciate your commitment. Please apply to the job posting that is linked in this post. Looking forward to meeting with you!
Hey Francis,
Hope you're having a great weekend! I applied for the position and was excited to hear back—I’ve been invited to a Google Meet interview.
I really want to do well and make a strong impression. You've been through this process before, so I was wondering if you might have any advice on how to prepare or what the team tends to look for during interviews.
Any tips or insights would mean a lot and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, and I hope the rest of your weekend goes well!
Thanks Larry! I would say present yourself in a best way for the org. It's casual, so I would not need to worry since this is a volunteer role after all. Make sure you understand your resume and your work (which makes sense) because we will be questioning your work.
Other than that, do your best :D
Hi Francis,
Thank you for taking the time to interview me today. I really enjoyed our conversation and learning more about the role and the team.
I especially appreciated your questions during the technical discussion. It was a great experince, and it made me even more interested in the opportunity.
Please feel free to stay in touch. I'm looking foward to hearing about the next steps whenever you have an update.
Thanks again!
Is this one time or recurring? Could you please outline the activities :)
Hey NaveenKumar! Great questions!
This is recurring (meaning we are constantly looking for volunteers). There isn't an end date to it as far as I know.
The main thing is that you will be working in a small group of developers and tackle on bugs and features listed on GitHub. We do weekly meetings to discuss our progression.
Pretty simple and nothing too complex. Hope this helps!
Hi @francistrdev
Thank you for posting this because I was immediately drawn to CALEC's mission of using technology to make education more accessible. As a Software Development Engineer at Dentira, I've spent the last two years building scalable backend systems and full-stack web applications, working extensively with APIs, databases, and cloud technologies.
I'm excited by the opportunity to apply my engineering experience to educational technology while collaborating with a mission-driven team. The prospect of contributing to Ri2L and building accessible learning experiences for multilingual communities is particularly inspiring, and I'd love to be part of that journey.
I'm happy to commit 10+ hours per week and would be grateful for the opportunity to contribute. I've also submitted my application and look forward to connecting with the team.
Thank you for sharing this opportunity!
Best,
Risabh Kedia
GitHub: github.com/RisabhKedai
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/risabh-kedia/
I applied! CALEC looks like such a great organization, and I would love to continue my web development learning path while volunteering to support CALEC's mission. I included my professional Github and website links in my application. Feel free to take a look at my DEV.to posts (writing a new post today!), my learning Github and my Neocities site.
Glad to see this opportunity getting its own post, Francis!
I also shared CALEC as a Community Find in Edition #6 after you first mentioned it, so it's great to see it getting even more visibility. I think one person from the community had already applied, which was really nice to hear.
Hopefully this post reaches even more people and helps you find some great volunteers. Wishing you and the CALEC team all the best with Phase 1!
Thanks Hemapriya! I would also help to mention this post on your DEV Opportunity Radar if that's possible!
I actually included it in Dev Opportunity Radar #8. I tagged you, added a link to your DEV post, and mentioned it alongside the original CALEC opportunity so readers who are interested in the Full-Stack Developer volunteer role can check it out.
Thanks again for sharing the opportunity with the community.
Applied and looking forward for a meeting :) Thanks for posting. Team work with fellow developers was something I was looking forward to!
Good luck, Francis!
Thank Ben :)
No problem, Francis
This is really cool
Sounds very interesting 🤩
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