Application Guide

How to Apply for UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Web Developer

at Blockchain & Climate Institute

🏢 About Blockchain & Climate Institute

The Blockchain & Climate Institute uniquely combines emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT to address climate change, offering volunteers the chance to contribute to meaningful environmental solutions. Working here means being part of an innovative organization at the intersection of technology and sustainability, where your technical skills directly support climate action initiatives.

About This Role

This unpaid volunteer role involves hands-on WordPress development, including building custom modules for events and publications while ensuring the website is responsive, secure, and compliant with standards like GDPR. Your work will directly enhance the Institute's digital presence, enabling better communication of climate research and engagement with partners worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing briefs from the Web Designer and Comms team to implement updates or new features, followed by coding custom WordPress modules for upcoming events or blog posts. You'd also perform routine maintenance like plugin updates, troubleshoot any backend issues, and collaborate with the IT team to test new deployments, all while ensuring the site remains fast, mobile-friendly, and secure.

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🎯 Who Blockchain & Climate Institute Is Looking For

  • Has proven WordPress experience with custom theme editing and can build modules for specific features like event listings or partner portals
  • Understands the full web stack (HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript) and can troubleshoot backend bugs while maintaining performance and security
  • Can clearly explain technical issues to non-technical team members in Communications and IT, and collaborate effectively across different time zones
  • Is proactive about web standards, including accessibility, SEO, and data privacy compliance, and can suggest technical improvements based on performance monitoring

📝 Tips for Applying to Blockchain & Climate Institute

1

Highlight specific WordPress projects where you built custom modules or themes, especially if related to events, blogs, or publications

2

Demonstrate your understanding of climate or blockchain topics by mentioning how your web skills could support the Institute's mission

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Provide examples of how you've managed plugins, performed security updates, or optimized websites for mobile responsiveness

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Show your ability to work independently and meet deadlines by describing remote or volunteer projects with clear outcomes

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Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description, like 'GDPR compliance,' 'responsive design,' and 'cross-team collaboration'

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're passionate about combining technology with climate action, referencing the Institute's focus on blockchain and AI for sustainability", "Detail your WordPress development experience, citing specific modules or features you've built that align with the role's responsibilities", "Describe how you've successfully collaborated with non-technical teams or managed projects across time zones in past roles", "Mention your approach to web maintenance, security, and performance optimization, linking it to the Institute's need for a reliable digital presence"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore the Institute's current website to identify areas for improvement or features mentioned in the job description, like event modules or blog layouts
  • → Learn about the Institute's projects and publications on blockchain and climate change to understand their technical and environmental goals
  • → Review their partner organizations and events to see how the website supports engagement and communication
  • → Look into the Institute's use of AI and IoT in climate action to better grasp the broader tech context of your role

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you build a WordPress module for event listings or partner engagement, and what technical considerations would you prioritize?
2 Describe a time you fixed a critical backend bug or implemented a security update under a tight deadline
3 How do you ensure a website is accessible and GDPR-compliant, and what tools or practices do you use?
4 Can you explain a technical web issue to someone in the Communications team who has no coding experience?
5 What interests you about the Blockchain & Climate Institute's mission, and how do you see web development supporting climate action?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with a generic resume that doesn't highlight WordPress-specific skills or examples of custom theme development
  • Failing to mention any interest in climate change or blockchain, which are core to the Institute's mission
  • Overlooking the unpaid, volunteer nature of the role by focusing solely on compensation or not addressing your motivation for volunteering

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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