Volunteer Opportunities - Code the Dream

Help us change the face of the tech industry.

We invite you to join us in our mission to increase diversity in tech, especially if you are a software developer with experience in our tech stack: Ruby on Rails, React.js, and Node.js.

We have a team of dedicated volunteers who build relationships with our participants and have a meaningful impact on their lives. Consider joining us if you:

Are an experienced developer who wants increased diversity in the tech industry
Are a tech leader and involved in your organization’s hiring process who wants to support an equitable talent pipeline
Are a recent bootcamp grad who wants to hone your skills by teaching new coders

All volunteer opportunities can be done remotely.

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Class Mentors

Our Biggest Volunteer Need!

Class mentors are matched with 3-5 CTD students. Mentors are available for scheduled 1:1 meetings with students, where they answer specific questions and resolve blockers. They also review student assignments and provide feedback to students. Experienced class mentors can hold weekly office hours sessions with larger groups of 5-10 students.

1-3 hours per week, with a 4-month commitment

Career Mentors

Support Apprentices As They Launch Their Careers In Tech!

Career mentors have years of experience in the tech industry and seek to use their background to support new developers. These mentors are matched with a CTD apprentice and are available for weekly meetings to provide guidance, feedback, and connections to apprentices in their job search.

1-3 hours per week, with a 3-month commitment

Practicum Lead

Build Close Relationships With Advanced Students!

Practicum Leads help coordinate a small group of 5 students as they create and deploy a project in our 8-week practicum. This role is great for developers who want to work with more advanced students.

5 hours per week, with a 2-month commitment

Skill-IT Presenter

Lead A Workshop On A Topic You Are Passionate About!

Skill-ITS are weekly one-hour professional development workshops for our students and apprentices, held each Friday at noon (ET). Skill-ITs cover technical or professional development topics.

1 hour workshop

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Companies (or groups of volunteers) can help us by hosting mock interviews, panel discussions, company tours, or days of service with our apprentices. We typically hold group volunteer events on Fridays, but can be flexible based on your schedule.

If you are interested in planning a group volunteer event, please email reid@codethedream.org.

Voices of CTD Volunteers

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Helping students learn something new or figure out a problem they’ve been stuck on is always a bright spot in my day. I can remember struggling through the very same types of issues when I was first learning.

Akosua Asante, CTD Class Mentor

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I came from a boot camp that was not structured to be accessible to people who really needed help. CTD is different – I feel passionate about getting more diverse people into the tech field. I feel good about signing in each week and working with CTD.

Rebekah Callari-Kaczmarczyk, Practicum Project Lead

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I love volunteering, mentoring, teaching! The best part has been watching the light bulb moments with the students. It’s an almost addicting feeling.

Janika Hortizuela, CTD Class Mentor

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CTD offers so many different ways to volunteer, so it’s a great place for exploration! I’ve worked as a 1:1 mentor, taught larger groups, reviewed assignments, overseen group projects, and contributed to the curriculum.

Darga Darga, CTD Class Mentor

Become a Volunteer

We’d love for you to join our community as a volunteer! It’s easy to get started as we have opportunities throughout the year.

Get connected with us by scheduling a 20-minute volunteer info call. In the meeting, we’ll learn more about you, your interests, and share the current volunteer opportunities at Code the Dream to find the best fit!

Please note that all volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Schedule a 20-minute volunteer meeting below: