I have a skillset that I’ve been told is very in-demand (programming, data analytics), but my current job as a programmer doesn’t challenge me enough. I work fully remote and get about 2 hours of busy-work per day, and the rest of the time I’m studying to expand my skillset (web management, social media content curation, digital marketing, data strategy).

I’d like to get hands-on projects for real businesses and do them as pro-bono work, but I don’t know where to find those who may even be interested. My county has a chamber of commerce, but there’s a $1,500 membership fee.

Where else can I look or scream from the rooftops that I am want to do this work for free? Where do you all typically hang out?

  • ThirdRotation@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Nonprofits are usually understaffed and many need technical expertise. Look for nonprofits in your area and reach out to them directly or look for companies that provide services for them.

  • ThirdRotation@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Nonprofits are usually understaffed and many need technical expertise. Look for nonprofits in your area and reach out to them directly or look for companies that provide services for them.

  • kimidion@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My local community has a business meet up called One Million Cups. There are chapters all over and is a good place to get started.

  • kimidion@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My local community has a business meet up called One Million Cups. There are chapters all over and is a good place to get started.

  • ILoveScience23069@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I could always chat and throw ideas back and forth with you. I have my own SEO business that focuses on local businesses. More than happy to have a chat and try to help you but you gotta figure out what you want to do. Social, web management, data strategy are all different.

  • Napoleon_nap@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I think you should first dive deep to know what is your main field of interest. you have a skillset that covers wide variety of jobs and gigs. you need to be more specialized in order to know what is your niche. even if you applied to do a “free gig” for a company, they will ask you what is your concentration and what is your previous experiences that should ofcourse be relatable. working some part in programming and other in digital marketing will not be relible for a business owner.
    I suggest you:
    discover your perfect niche
    Search for companies and businesses in that niche
    Search them for internships and voluntary work (use Linkedin, indeed, …etc)
    Wish you all the best