Remote United Nations Volunteering Opportunity in UX/UI Design in Canada 2026
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Action Lab For Development Association in Canada is offering two remote volunteering opportunities to support the development of the user experience and user interface design (UX/UI) for MoralityCode Mobile App – Version 2, an innovative application designed to help users navigate complex ethical situations and decisions by combining moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, cultural anthropology, and health and well-being related models.
The application is already live and currently in use. This phase focuses on improving and refining the existing design rather than building the app from scratch. The work will include enhancing user flows, in-app navigation, visual design, accessibility, and the overall user experience for diverse audiences around the world.
A total of two volunteers will be selected. Each volunteer will focus on a specific area of the application’s development: one on User Experience (UX) and the other on User Interface (UI) Design.
The opportunity is fully online and lasts for 12 weeks, with an expected commitment of approximately 6 to 10 hours per week.
Benefits of the Volunteering Opportunity
Through this opportunity, volunteers will have the chance to:
- Contribute to the development of the second version of an existing technology application that is already available to users.
- Gain practical experience in improving and developing mobile applications.
- Work on a project that combines technology, emotional intelligence, ethics, and cultural diversity.
- Develop hands-on experience in UX/UI Design within an international project.
- Apply user experience or interface design skills to real-world use cases.
- Collaborate with application developers and AI specialists working on the project.
- Develop prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity designs that can add value to their professional portfolio.
- Work fully remotely for 12 weeks.
- Contribute to a project aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
- Gain international volunteering experience through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program.
Duties & responsibilities
Responsibilities will be divided between the two volunteers according to their area of specialization:
Volunteer 1: UX and Navigation
Responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and improving the application’s current user flows.
- Making in-app navigation clearer and easier for users.
- Reviewing and improving existing wireframes.
- Reviewing and developing interactive prototypes.
- Enhancing task flows and the overall user journey within the application.
- Collaborating with AI and application developers to ensure the interface handles complex ethical scenarios smoothly.
- Testing user flows and recommending improvements based on simulated user experiences.
Volunteer 2: UI and Visual Design
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and refining the application’s existing visual elements.
- Improving color systems, typography, and icons.
- Enhancing the layout and arrangement of elements across application screens.
- Designing interfaces that reflect empathy and the sensitive nature of the ethical and emotional situations addressed by the application.
- Presenting complex ethical and cultural concepts in a clear and visually accessible way.
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusive design for users from diverse backgrounds around the world.
- Developing and improving high-fidelity mockups.
- Strengthening visual clarity and users’ emotional engagement with the application.
Eligibility criteria
UX Track
Applicants should preferably have:
- A background in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- Experience designing user journeys and user flows for mobile applications.
- Good experience creating wireframes.
- Experience developing and working with prototypes.
- The ability to analyze user experiences and propose practical solutions for improvement.
UI Track
Applicants should preferably have:
- A background in UI Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Experience designing mobile application interfaces.
- Experience creating high-fidelity designs and mockups.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating the applicant’s ability to create modern and professional user interfaces.
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