As a developer, you’re the key to a successful GiveCamp because you are volunteering your time to do the work that delivers value to the non-profits and community.

Who are you?

• You’ve worked on software projects before or have an interest in participating in them
• You have an interest in doing one the typical roles on a software project (project manager, frontend developer, backend developer, user experience designer, etc)
• You are available on the dates of the event to meet in-person at the Microsoft Redmond campus

Why are you participating?

• To have a positive impact in your community
• To connect with like-minded individuals in the Seattle area
• To get experience working as a team to build and augment software solutions
• To get exposure to a different aspects of software development that you’re interested in (UX, Project Management, frontend, backend, mobile app, etc)

What will you do?

• Work with non-profits to understand their needs
• Identify creative solutions to nonprofit’s problems

Before the event

• Check out https://handbook.seattlegivecamp.org/general-event-info/
• Voice your interest in Seattle GiveCamp
• If others show interest, bring them along
• Ask questions on social media or via email
• Block out your calendar for the dates
• Install the latest Microsoft Teams on your laptop and phone
• Run a test call

At the event

• Show up for the dates of the event
• Review this year’s projects
• Share contact info with team (email, phone)
• Build connections
• Collaborate with your team
• Deliver value to your local non-profits and community
• Stay in touch with your teammates

After the event

• Update your social media with any highlights (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit)
• Follow up with your new connections
• Consider volunteering in future years