Volunteer Website Developer – Help Power a Movement for UK Democracy

Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

Hours: Flexible (5–10 hours/week ideal)

Start Date: Immediate

About Wake-Up UK

We’re a not-for-profit civic initiative working to restore trust in UK democracy, reform political funding, and promote sustainable public services. Our campaigns include:

• Capping political donations and introducing civic vouchers
• Rebuilding trust in Parliament and public institutions
• Proposing bold reforms for the NHS, economy, and migration
• Launching petitions and public engagement tools to drive change

We’ve developed a manifesto without a party—a blueprint for reform that any party can adopt and every citizen can support.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a volunteer website developer to help us build and maintain a clean, secure, and engaging site that showcases our campaigns, hosts petitions, and shares research.

You’ll collaborate with our small team to:

• Set up and configure a CMS (WordPress, Wix, or similar)
• Design layouts for policy explainers, petitions, and updates
• Integrate QR codes, social media, and email sign-up forms
• Ensure accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and basic SEO
• Maintain and update the site as new content is added

Skills We’re Looking For

• Experience with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or custom HTML/CSS
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Passion for civic engagement, transparency, and reform

Bonus if you have experience with:

• Google Analytics or SEO tools
• Graphic design or data visualisation
• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to shape a national campaign from the ground up
• Portfolio-worthy work on a meaningful public-interest project
• Flexible hours and full creative input
• Recognition on the website and in campaign materials

How to Apply

Please send a short note about your experience, any relevant links (portfolio, GitHub, LinkedIn), and why this mission resonates with you.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or retired professional—if you care about democracy and digital storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: £10.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Remote