Kids of Code Program Coordinator Volunteer (no compensation)

Games for Love is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children. We believe in the concept of "distraction therapy" and bring the joy of gaming into the lives of our junior gamers in hospitals around the country. We plan to help 10 million kids in the next 5 years. We have a healthy ecosystem to achieve that goal with your intelligent contribution.

Kids of Code teaches children 5 to 18 how to code in his little as 90 days. This program has many facets including online learning, in-person events (post covid), and technical curriculum. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and hard-working.

Responsibilities:

Build out program curriculum and program to impact as many children as possible

Work with interns to provide materials, and mentorship to students through online sessions

Maintain a level of quality and professionalism as a program working with children

Receive external applications, Process grants, and create codes for giveaway to appropriate organizations in our network

Having experience building a curriculum for students to create a valuable and impactful program is a plus

Recruit new volunteers, buildout volunteer staff for full coverage of programs

Outreach to schools, hospitals, community centers, homeless shelters, and after school programs to provide this program and allow for students to learn how to code in one language in as little as 90 days

While expanding the curriculum to other valuable areas

Requirements:

Ability to volunteer 10-15 hrs per week for a minimum of 12 months

Program or project management experience of 1 year or more

Having a strong technical background

Experience teaching code to others

Experience leading non-profit programs is a plus

Excellent communicator, both spoken and written

Strong analytical and strategic thinker

Qualifying Attitude:

You want to be part of something great that positively impacts society especially in times of crisis

You are proactive to collaborate remotely

Benefits:

Work from anywhere on earth - 100% remote