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Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Company Description Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. Most of the original ...

AEG

Game Day Volunteer

Columbus, GA · On-site

Game Day Operations Volunteer About the Opportunity Join the Columbus River Dragons in Columbus ... development opportunities within the sports industry. College credit may be available where ...

Asmodee

Associate Game Developer

Everett, WA · On-site +1

$60K/yr

Legal & Identity Theft Support * 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off * Flexible & Hybrid Schedules * Extensive Game Discounts * $250 Annually in Game Bucks * Career Growth & Development * Mental Health ...

Unitytech

Staff Product Manager, Unity AI

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$157K - $205K/yr

... development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top ...

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Youth Sports Volunteer

Moline, IL · On-site

We are always looking for AWESOME volunteer coaches that have a passion for the game and love to ... Coach an assigned group of children and focus on skill development, safety, fair play ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer game development in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Game Development vs Volunteer Game Design?

AspectVolunteer Game DevelopmentVolunteer Game Design
Required SkillsProgramming, coding, software toolsCreativity, storytelling, visual design
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, technical teamsCreative, conceptual sessions
Common UsageBuilding and coding gamesPlanning and designing game elements

Volunteer Game Development focuses on coding and technical implementation, while Volunteer Game Design emphasizes creative planning and visual concepts. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions in the game creation process, making them distinct yet interconnected volunteer opportunities in the gaming industry.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Game Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Mobile Game Production Mentor

Lynnwood, WA • Remote

Games For Love
Health Care and Social Assistance • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Games For Loveexternal

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Games for Love is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children. We believe in the concept of "distraction therapy" and bring the joy of gaming into the lives of our junior gamers in hospitals around the country. We plan to help 10 million kids in the next 5 years. We have a healthy ecosystem to achieve that goal with your intelligent contribution.

Job Description

Role: Volunteer- Mobile Game Production Mentor
We are seeking a Volunteer Mobile Game Production Mentor to join our Flight of the Fluffle Community Game Project. It's a mobile game where players collect power ups, gain altitude and defeat monsters in a new take on a classic endless runner adventure. You will mentor the game development team to understand the requirements, translating design ideas and concepts to build an engaging game.


Responsibilities

  • Guides game development team from ideation to post-launch support

  • Takes ownership of entire features, components and manages the full product/game life cycle

  • Tracks and implements improvement plans to drive efficiency

  • Provides technical assistance for modeling and mechanics of the game

  • Manages a direct staff of project leaders and mentoring/supporting junior level leadership within the department

  • Takes pride in developing and growing team members

  • Practices growth mindset in mentoring and supporting the team members

  • Partner with other departments, this role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a good team ethic to unify a common vision


Requirements

  • Volunteer a minimum of 2-4 hrs. per week at your convenience for at least 6 months

  • Strong project and people management skills

  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership or project management role

  • 5+ Experience with programming in C#

  • 5+ Experience with full-cycle mobile game development with Unity

  • An understanding and appreciation for project schedule and deadlines, and efficient game development processes

  • Has made mobile games, released them into the wild and had successful launches

  • Have shipped at least one title or more

  • Actively foresees risks, manages timely communication, and mitigates with stakeholders

Qualifications

Qualifying Attitude

  • You want to be part of something great that positively impacts society, especially in times of crisis
  • You are proactive to collaborate remotely
Additional Information

Benefits

  • Work from anywhere on earth - 100% remote 
  • Massive networking opportunities with 500+ members of our community
  • Level up your skills
  • OPT & CPT programs
  • Make a big impact in the world
  • Have lots of fun partnering with passionate game developers
  • Join the mastermind group and learn from top game developers
  • Volunteer recognition & awards

Games for Love is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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