🌟 Volunteer Web Designer Wanted – Help Hey Mate Elevate Our Online Presence! 🌟

Are you a creative and skilled web designer looking to use your talents for social good? Hey Mate is seeking a volunteer web designer to help us revamp our website, making it more engaging, accessible, and aligned with our mission to support the mental health and wellbeing of creatives and arts organizations across Australia. 🔹 About Hey Mate

Hey Mate is a People and Planet First Verified social enterprise dedicated to providing mental health and wellbeing support to creatives. We work with artists, arts organizations, and communities, ensuring they have access to counselling, mental health resources, and industry-specific wellbeing programs.

Our work has made a significant impact on the creative industries by providing support to those who often face burnout, financial instability, and mental health challenges. A well-designed website will allow us to reach more people, provide easier access to resources, and communicate our mission effectively. 🔹 Key Responsibilities

As a volunteer web designer, you will: ✅ Redesign our website to be visually engaging, user-friendly, and easy to navigate ✅ Improve accessibility to ensure inclusivity for all users ✅ Update and organize content, ensuring it reflects our mission and services ✅ Optimize website performance, including mobile responsiveness and load speed ✅ Collaborate with our team, incorporating feedback and refining the design ✅ Ensure SEO best practices are implemented to increase visibility 🔹 Skills & Experience Needed

We’re looking for someone who has: 🎨 Experience in website design and development (WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, or similar) 🎨 A solid understanding of UX/UI principles to enhance user experience 🎨 Basic knowledge of SEO and website optimization (preferred but not required) 🎨 Strong design skills and a passion for creating accessible and engaging websites 🎨 The ability to work independently and meet deadlines while collaborating remotely 🔹 Time Commitment

We estimate this project will take 10–15 hours in total, spread over 4–6 weeks.

Flexible scheduling (2–3 hours per week) One or two short check-in meetings with our team Project completion by end of April

🔹 Training & Support Provided

💡 Introductory briefing on Hey Mate’s mission, branding, and website goals 💡 Access to existing website materials (content, branding guidelines, imagery, etc.) 💡 Check-in calls and ongoing support from our team for guidance and feedback 💡 Optional: Training on specific platforms/tools if needed 🔹 Benefits of Volunteering with Hey Mate

✨ Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact in the creative industries ✨ Gain real-world experience designing for a social enterprise ✨ Build your portfolio with a meaningful project ✨ Work flexibly and remotely from anywhere ✨ Receive a testimonial and reference for your contribution ✨ Know that your work is helping artists and creatives access mental health support 🔹 Impact of Your Contribution

Your work will: 🌍 Increase accessibility to mental health support for creatives across Australia 🌍 Help us reach more people who need our services 🌍 Strengthen Hey Mate’s online presence, making us more effective in delivering programs 🌍 Directly contribute to the wellbeing of artists, arts organizations, and communities 🔹 How to Apply

If you’re keen to help us make Hey Mate’s website shine, we’d love to hear from you!

Make sure you include: A short introduction about yourself Any relevant portfolio links or examples of past work Your availability over the next few weeks

Let’s create something meaningful together! 💛