InvestEdU – A Global Social Impact Project to Teach Financial Literacy to Children and Youth (Volunteer-Based)

Job ID: 39666330

Budget: $15 – $25 USD

Hello,
We will the team behind InvestEdU.

Our mission is to help children and young people around the world learn the basics of money, interest, inflation, saving, investing, and production through gamified and interactive educational tools.
We want them to grow into conscious, capable individuals who understand economic systems and can shape their own financial futures.

This is not just a project — it’s a borderless social impact movement built for future generations.

Who We’re Looking For:

Frontend / Web Developers
To build a simple, secure, and accessible user interface

UI/UX Designers
To create intuitive, gamified designs that appeal to children and teens

Brand Identity / Graphic Designers
To help shape a strong, memorable visual identity for the project

Social Media & Content Specialists
To amplify our message and grow community engagement

Curriculum Developers / Educational Writers
To create culturally appropriate, age-specific financial literacy content

What We Offer in Return:

Your name and contribution featured on our official website
A strong LinkedIn recommendation from the founding team
Visibility in press releases and launch announcements
Your name/logo showcased on the "Contributors" page
A digital certificate of appreciation and recognition badge
A meaningful, global addition to your portfolio
First consideration for paid roles if the project receives funding in the future

Final Note:

This is more than just another line on your resume.
It’s an opportunity to take part in a real investment in children and youth across the world.

InvestEdU is a global initiative aiming to raise millions of financially literate children.
We are now taking the first steps — and looking for those who will walk with us.

With your code, your design, your ideas, your words…
A more conscious world is possible — and it starts with you.
A small contribution today can change thousands of lives tomorrow.

If you’re not just looking to work — but to help build the future:
Apply now.

How to Apply:

A short message is enough. Please include:

Which role you’re interested in

Why you’d like to join this project

A link to your portfolio or any relevant past work (if available)

Alternative Ways to Support:

Even if you don’t have the time or technical expertise to contribute directly, you can still help.
You may assist by providing tools, software, hosting, or helping cover technical costs.
Financial support is also welcome.

Every contribution — whether skill-based or material — brings us closer to empowering the next generation.
If you're interested in supporting in this way, feel free to mention it in your message

1. What is the core functionality of the platform?
The core functionality includes:

Gamified learning flows (interactive decisions, scenarios, mini-games)

Age-appropriate financial literacy lessons (money, saving, interest, inflation)

Visual storytelling + character choices (avatars optional)

Progress tracking and modular advancement

Optional: Quizzes and badge rewards for motivation


2. What are the key user personas?
Primary:

Children (6–12) — Learn through visual, playful engagement

Teens (13–18) — More logic-based, simulation-style flows
Secondary:

Parents — Optionally involved, monitor progress


3. What is the expected number of screens/pages for MVP?
Estimated: 8–12 key screens

Home / Dashboard

Module selection

Lesson screen

Quiz/result

Badge/achievement

Profile

About/Contributors

Optional: onboarding & feedback


4. Are there any reference apps or design inspirations?
Yes, inspirational references include:

Duolingo (gamified UX simplicity)

Kahoot! (youth engagement)

Habitica (badges, quests)

Headspace for Kids (tone and illustration style)


5. What features should we prioritize for launch?

Age-tailored gamified lessons

Progress tracking

Badges / Achievement rewards

A calm, playful interface

Optional: multilingual-ready structure

Design-Specific

6. Do you have a design system, color palette, or brand style guide?
Not yet. We’re building the design language together. You will have a big say in how it looks and feels.
We’re aiming for a soft, joyful, trustworthy aesthetic — suitable for both kids and teens.

7. Should the UI be tailored differently for age groups (kids vs teens)?
Yes, ideally:

Kids (6–12): Brighter colors, characters, big visuals, simple text

Teens (13–18): Cleaner layouts, more serious tone, data-style modules


8. Are you expecting mobile-first design, desktop-first, or both?
Mobile-first is our main focus (since mobile penetration is higher globally),
but layout should be responsive to support basic desktop use.

Expectations & Contribution

9. What are the design deliverables?
We expect:

Wireframes

High-fidelity mockups

(If possible) Clickable prototype in Figma


10. What is the timeline for this phase of design?
We’re flexible but aiming for the MVP design phase to be completed within 3–4 weeks.
(If you need longer, we’re open — this is a collaborative process.)

11. What tools does the team currently use?
We are creating the team right now. Possibly use:
Figma for design

Notion for team organization

Google Docs + Gmail for general comms

We are keeping it lean and async-friendly


12. What is the structure of the current team, and who provides feedback?

Emirhan (Founder, Project Lead – coordination & creative feedback)

Volunteers in frontend, content, and branding

We’re building a remote, volunteer-first culture
You will receive direct, constructive, and supportive feedback from Emirhan.


13. How frequently do you expect updates or meetings from me?
We prefer async communication.
Short weekly check-ins via Notion or message updates are ideal.
If needed, we can arrange short calls, but there is no mandatory meeting culture.


Volunteer Terms

14. Will you provide a signed letter of recognition or certificate of contribution?
Yes — absolutely.
You will receive a digital certificate + signed recognition letter for your portfolio.

15. Will I be listed as a contributor on the website or in press releases?
Yes.
You’ll be featured on the official Contributors page, and credited in launch media and social posts.

16. Is there a possibility of a paid role in the future for top contributors?
Yes.
We plan to raise funds and scale. Top contributors will get first access to paid positions when the time comes.