Back in 2017, I decided to work for a small student non-profit (~100 members) I had been the treasurer of for more than a year — so obviously the mission did resonate with me because I was a member and co-lead of the organisation in the first place.
They didn't actually ask me anything: I volunteered to build them a new website. The motivation for me was to gain some experience, both with code and project management.
At the time being paid was out of the question, because I was doing it as a fellow student, and I did not have the experience to demand anything. Besides, I had much more time to give away than I do now. :)
So if the situation came up again, and I really connect with the mission, I'd say it depends on the size of the project:
If it's small (e.g. a few days work), I'd probably accept to do it for free.
But if the project is quite large (e.g. months), I'd ask to be paid, though I'd probably accept lowering rates if I know they're running on a budget.
That's a great topic!
Back in 2017, I decided to work for a small student non-profit (~100 members) I had been the treasurer of for more than a year — so obviously the mission did resonate with me because I was a member and co-lead of the organisation in the first place.
They didn't actually ask me anything: I volunteered to build them a new website. The motivation for me was to gain some experience, both with code and project management.
At the time being paid was out of the question, because I was doing it as a fellow student, and I did not have the experience to demand anything. Besides, I had much more time to give away than I do now. :)
So if the situation came up again, and I really connect with the mission, I'd say it depends on the size of the project:
I'm interested in seeing what others think!
It's cool that you help for free by offering, they generally need it. 👍
This is a good balance (some small work for free, paid on bigger projects) if you are actually trying to help.