Work with purpose! DemocracyFirst partners with experienced freelancers and small agencies to develop innovative civic platforms that make participation real and practical.
Recruitment
Recruitment / Freelance Opportunities
Work with DemocracyFirst
We regularly collaborate with experienced freelancers and small specialist agencies who share our mission: building practical, digital tools for freedom, fairness, and solidarity — accessible to everyone, everywhere.
We are currently looking for partners to help us develop our new civic platforms One$/eachday and GDM (Global Democracy Movement) — innovative systems that empower citizens worldwide to participate, decide, and connect.
Who we are
DemocracyFirst Foundation develops projects that make modern participation possible — locally and globally. Our existing platform, OpinionFirst, already helps organizations and communities make fairer, more transparent decisions.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a senior freelancer, a small team, or a specialized agency that combines solid technical skill with a social mission. You’ll work closely with our internal team and advanced AI tools (such as OpenAI GPT-5) to accelerate development, while maintaining full human oversight and security standards.
Key technologies: PHP 8.2+, Yii2, Bootstrap 5, vanilla JS, REST APIs, MySQL/MariaDB, Linux servers.
Core priorities: stability, security, multilingual design, and rapid rollout.
Ideal partner profile
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- Strong experience with PHP/Yii2 or a comparable framework.
- Clear, structured, security-minded working style (ISO/GDPR awareness).
- Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools.
- Mission-driven, reliable, and communicative.
How to apply
Send us:
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- A short portfolio (projects relevant to civic tech or secure platforms).
- A brief note: why does this project speak to you personally?
- Your availability and hourly or daily rate.
📧 Apply via: [info@democracyfirst.nl]