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Volunteer Software Developer Intern

Time Commitment: 2–4 hours/week (flexible)

Duration: 3–6 months (can be extended)

Overview:

This is a volunteer internship opportunity for a high school student who’s curious about programming and open to learning. You’ll be mentored by a church member who currently works as an Engineering Operations Director at a tech company and has previously served as a Director of Architecture in the same organization.

The goal is to provide you with a supportive environment to explore software development, learn by doing, and work on simple tools that help support church ministries. You’ll also get to experiment with newer technologies like large language models (LLMs) and understand how they’re used in real-world applications.

What You’ll Do:

  • Help develop or improve simple web tools or internal systems for ministry use (e.g. event registration, content updates, data entry tools).

  • Assist with tasks like coding, testing, debugging, or documentation.

  • Learn to use modern software tools (e.g. GitHub, HTML/CSS/JS, maybe a little Python or React).

  • Explore how large language models (like ChatGPT) can be integrated into real tools (e.g., for content summarization, scripture Q&A, or scheduling help).
  • Assist with coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
  • Learn LLM usage through guided mini-projects.
  • Attend regular check-ins (in person or online) with your mentor to set goals and track progress.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Introductory experience in software development and AI tools.

  • One-on-one mentoring from someone working in the tech industry.

  • A small but meaningful project portfolio you can showcase.

  • A reference letter upon request.

  • A safe space to grow in both skills and character.

Ideal Candidate:

  • A student in Grade 10–12 with interest in programming, design, or problem-solving.
  • Teachable, responsible, and able to work independently with guidance.
  • Comfortable working in a Christian church setting.

To Apply:

Send a brief email to thianpeng.ter@saskcac.ca with:

  • Your name, grade, and school
  • Why you’re interested
  • Any previous experience (even if it’s just tinkering with code)
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