Tech & Web Development
Your family calls you when their printer doesn't work. You've fixed a WiFi router at 11pm on a Saturday. You know what HTML stands for and you're not embarrassed about it. The digital world makes sense to you in a way it doesn't for most people. That's not nerdy — that's powerful.
If Any of This Sounds Like You...
Read through these. If you're nodding your head, you're in the right place.
Common questions
The questions volunteers ask most often.
What kinds of tech help does Lifes a Gambol need?
Web maintenance and improvements to lifesagambol.com, SEO work, helping community members set up their devices, supporting AV at events, streaming setup for live broadcasts, occasional database and spreadsheet work, social media platform debugging, and any 'why isn't my computer working?' help we get from community members. The bar is low: if you're more comfortable with tech than the average person, you can help.
Do I need to be a professional developer?
No. We have roles at every level — from 'help my mom set up her email' all the way to full-stack development on our site. Match the work to your skill, and we'll never put you in over your head.
Can I help with tech remotely?
Most of it, yes. Web work, SEO, content systems, even helping community members troubleshoot over the phone — all remote. In-person tech is mostly for events (AV, streaming) and direct device help. You can pick remote-only if that suits you.
Do I need experience or credentials to volunteer with Lifes a Gambol?
No. We don't ask for resumes, certifications, or background checks for most roles. The only thing we care about is whether you actually want to show up and help. If a particular activity later requires a credential (working directly with kids, for example), we'll let you know and walk you through it together.
How much time do I need to commit?
Whatever you can give. Some volunteers help once a year at a single event. Others are around every week. There's no minimum, no quota, no contract. When you sign up, you tell us your real availability — weekends, evenings, one-time only, remote, whatever — and we match opportunities accordingly. Pledging your name doesn't lock you into anything.
Is this a paid role or volunteer?
Volunteer. Lifes a Gambol is community-driven, and 10% of every dollar that comes in via the brand goes to S.O.G. Helping out is unpaid — but real meals, real friends, and a real sense that you helped someone are all part of the deal.
What happens after I submit the form?
A real human reviews your pledge — usually within a day or two — and reaches out by email or text to say hello, learn a bit more about what you'd want to help with, and let you know about upcoming opportunities that fit. No spam, no automated drip campaigns. We're a small community, and we treat every pledge like it matters, because it does.
Pledge Your Gifts ☘
No contract. No commitment. Just tell us who you are and what you love doing.