Inspiration
In highschool, I did lots of volunteering but often took hours to even find some opportunities. I really wish I could've spent more time actually helping out rather than browsing the web to find places to volunteer at.
What it does
Proxiteer is a comprehensive volunteer opportunity discovery platform that connects people with meaningful volunteer work in their local communities. The platform aggregates volunteer opportunities from multiple sources and presents them through an intuitive, accessible interface
The platform focuses on making volunteering more accessible by removing barriers between willing volunteers and organizations that need help, while providing a seamless user experience across all devices.
How we built it
Frontend Architecture:
- HTML5 & CSS3: Semantic markup with responsive design using CSS Grid and Flexbox
- Vanilla JavaScript: ES6+ features with async/await for API integration, avoiding framework overhead for hackathon speed
- Leaflet Maps: Interactive mapping with OpenStreetMap tiles for free, open-source mapping
- Font Awesome: Professional iconography and visual elements
