SkillSpark – Connect Startups & Volunteers

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Bring Ideas to Life.

SkillSpark connects passionate people to build real projects — together. No recruiters. No résumés. Just energy, ideas, and action.

Build with people who care

Startups need more than code. They need voices, vision, and velocity. SkillSpark brings founders and volunteers together — from idea to execution.

Fuel Your Vision with Talent

Don’t build alone. Post your project and match with mission-driven volunteers who believe in your vision — and want to help make it real.

Gain Real-World Experience

Go beyond tutorials. Join real teams, solve real problems, and build a portfolio that tells a story — yours.

Join a Community of Innovators

Find your people. Collaborate with changemakers, share bold ideas, and grow together in a network that values purpose over polish.

How SkillSpark Works

1. Start with a spark.

You can bring a bold idea — or simply your time and skills. Whether you're a founder looking to launch or a volunteer eager to contribute, every journey begins with initiative.

2. Create or join a project.

Founders can post their vision and the help they need. Volunteers can browse open teams by interest, mission, or tech stack — and jump into something meaningful.

3. Match, connect, and build.

Chat with teammates, align on goals, and start building. From MVPs to marketing, SkillSpark is where momentum happens — together.

Real collaboration. No ego. No fluff.

People come to SkillSpark not for titles — but for teamwork, growth, and meaning.

For Founders

Build a real team from day one
Get feedback from multiple minds
Gain momentum faster — together

For Volunteers

Work on real-world projects
Contribute where it counts
Learn, grow, and connect

Latest Openings

Explore the most exciting opportunities from our community.

Fullstack Developer (Volunteer, Remote)

SkillSpark

We’re building, testing, and iterating — and we need your skills to push it further. Hey! We're a small, driven team working on a beta-stage application — and we're looking for a fullstack developer to help us turn ideas into a polished, working product. If you want hands-on experience, a real-world project for your portfolio, and the freedom to help shape a growing platform, read on. 💼 What You’ll Do: * Build and refine features across both frontend and backend * Collaborate closely with designers and the product team * Help optimize performance, fix bugs, and improve UX * Work with modern tech (frameworks/languages depend on your stack — we’ll match where possible) * Participate in planning and suggest technical improvements 🔧 What We’re Looking For: * Solid understanding of both frontend and backend development * Experience with one or more frontend frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, or Svelte) * Backend experience with Node.js, Express, Python/Django, or similar * Familiarity with APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and Git * Self-directed, communicative, and eager to grow * Not everything needs to be perfect — curiosity and reliability matter most 🚀 What You’ll Get: * A real-world project in your portfolio * Experience building something from the inside out * A collaborative team that values your ideas and input * Flexibility to work when and how you want * Feedback, mentorship, and shared growth * Recognition in the product and full credit for your work Format: Remote, volunteer-based (unpaid, but high in learning and impact) Time commitment: Flexible, ~5–10 hours/week Start: When you’re ready Interested? Tell us a little about yourself and share a link to your GitHub or any past projects you’re proud of. Let’s build something cool together.

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Data Scientist

HealthMate

About the job We are seeking a Data Scientist to analyze healthcare data and develop predictive models that will improve health outcomes. Join our data science team to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities: - Collect, clean, and analyze large healthcare datasets. - Build predictive models to support healthcare decision-making. - Communicate insights through data visualization and reports. - Work with cross-functional teams to integrate findings. Requirements: - Proficiency in Python, data science libraries, and statistical analysis. - Experience with machine learning algorithms. - Knowledge of healthcare data is preferred. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Machine Learning Engineer

HealthMate

About the job We are looking for a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to help build our AI models that will revolutionize healthcare diagnostics. You will be working with large datasets and developing machine learning algorithms to enhance healthcare decision-making. Responsibilities: - Design and implement machine learning models. - Preprocess and clean healthcare data. - Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers. - Optimize model performance and accuracy. Requirements: - Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and Keras.

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UI/UX Designer

HealthMate

About the job Join our design team to create a seamless user experience for our healthcare app and website. We are looking for a creative UI/UX Designer who can turn complex ideas into clear, attractive designs. Responsibilities: - Design intuitive user interfaces for mobile and web apps. - Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual mockups. - Conduct user testing and incorporate feedback. - Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility. Requirements: - Proficiency in Figma and Sketch. - Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles. - Experience in prototyping and creating user flows. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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Mobile App Developer

HealthMate

Help us build and scale our mobile healthcare app. We are looking for a mobile app developer with a passion for creating intuitive and user-friendly applications. Responsibilities: - Develop mobile applications using React Native. - Collaborate with the design and backend teams. - Ensure mobile performance and smooth user experience. - Maintain and update existing mobile features. Requirements: - Strong knowledge of React Native and JavaScript. - Experience in mobile development and UI/UX design. - Proficiency in creating cross-platform applications. - Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

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Connect Startups with Passionate Volunteers — Build Meaningful Projects Together

Bring Ideas to Life.

Build with people who care

Fuel Your Vision with Talent

Gain Real-World Experience

Join a Community of Innovators

How SkillSpark Works

Real collaboration. No ego. No fluff.

For Founders

For Volunteers

Latest Openings

Build with people who care

Fuel Your Vision with Talent

Gain Real-World Experience

Join a Community of Innovators

Real collaboration. No ego. No fluff.

For Founders

For Volunteers

Latest Openings