Front-End & Back-End App Developer (Volunteer – Hybrid Social Impact Project

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia. Our key initiatives include LoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services. The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S. , Organization LoopRoots Foundation (in partnership with LoopTroop Inc.) Dover, Delaware | Remote / Hybrid About Us The LoopRoots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding family connections, empowering reentry support, and advancing community stability through technology, wellness, and transportation access. Our tech partner, LoopTroop Inc., is developing a purpose-driven rideshare and logistics platform — connecting families to visitation, care, and opportunity. Together, we’re creating a connected ecosystem that blends innovation, accessibility, and social impact. We’re currently expanding our tech team to support the MVP launch of the LoopTroop app and associated programs like LoopTalk, LoopConnect, and LoopHome. Position Overview We are seeking both Front-End and Back-End Developers (or full-stack candidates) who are passionate about building products that matter. You’ll collaborate with our Tech Lead, Product Designers, and UI/UX Team to bring the LoopTroop app and Foundation web platforms to life. This is a volunteer position during our MVP and pre-funding stage, with opportunities for paid transition post-launch. Key Responsibilities Front-End Developer Build user interfaces for the LoopTroop App and Foundation dashboard using Next.js / React.js.Implement UI/UX designs from Figma, ensuring responsive, inclusive, and accessible experiences.Integrate APIs (Stripe, Checkr, Twilio, Google Maps, etc.) for payment, verification, and route management.Collaborate closely with UI/UX and QA teams for testing and refinement. Back-End Developer Develop and maintain APIs and backend services for trip scheduling, user profiles, and payment systems.Work with Node.js / Express / Firebase / Supabase / PostgreSQL (or similar).Implement authentication, user management, and secure data storage.Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and scalability. Qualifications Proficiency in React.js / Next.js / Node.js / Firebase / PostgreSQL or comparable modern frameworks.Understanding of RESTful APIs, cloud functions, and scalable architecture.Experience with Git/GitHub and collaborative development.Familiarity with Stripe, Twilio, or Checkr APIs preferred.Passion for social impact, community empowerment, and tech-for-good. You’ll Collaborate With Tech Lead Sidharth SaravananUI/UX Design Team Yaswanth Machavarapu & Shrutika N.R.Founder & Executive Director Marketta KirbyProduct Interface Designer Shrutika NROperations Manager Esther Ngaippe YalassaCross-functional teams including Grant Writing, Legal, and Reentry Programs Commitment 20–25 hours per week (remote, flexible schedule)6-9-month initial term, renewable through app launch phase What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience launching a real social-impact tech product.Opportunities for leadership and long-term growth within a growing organization.Portfolio-ready project work in transportation tech and nonprofit innovation.Recommendation letter and future paid role consideration post-launch.