# Volvox

> Building great software while fostering the next generation of developers through mentorship and open source.

Volvox builds great software while fostering the next generation of developers. We pair experienced developers with aspiring programmers through real-world open source projects, providing learning opportunities through hands-on production codebases.

## What We Offer

- **Mentorship Program**: Seasoned developers mentor those starting their journey through real production projects
- **Open Source Development**: All projects are built in the open, providing learning opportunities
- **Developer Community**: Active Discord community for collaboration, code help, and career advice
- **Product Development**: Building useful applications that serve real user needs

## Products

- [Volvox.Bot](https://www.volvox.dev/products/c9c6e9f4-0f69-4cce-bc38-5f5f42ac8b3d): An AI-powered Discord bot that brings chat, moderation, summaries, memory, XP, and community tooling into one command center.
- [Sobers](https://www.volvox.dev/products/ee7a459b-9319-4568-8c70-a9842e3c3558): A comprehensive accountability app empowering sponsors and sponsees in 12-step recovery programs through structured task management, sobriety tracking, and visual progress timelines.
- [Decision Jar](https://www.volvox.dev/products/a3f8b2c1-7d4e-4a9f-b6c3-e8d5f2a1b9c4): A fun decision-making app that helps you overcome choice paralysis by shaking your phone to randomly pick from custom jars of options—powered by AI suggestions and modern glassmorphism design.

## Blog

- [Introducing Volvox.Bot: AI-Powered Discord Management, Free for Everyone](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/introducing-volvox-bot): Meet Volvox.Bot — a free, fully hosted AI Discord bot with chat, moderation, user memory, analytics, support tickets, and more.
- [The Best Sobriety Tracking App for Your Recovery Journey in 2026](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/best-sobriety-app-in-2026): Sobers is the recovery accountability app built around the sponsor-sponsee relationship — sobriety tracking, 12-step support, task management, and milestone celebrations. Free on iOS, Android, and Web.
- [How Yasir Built LinkedIn AI Copilot (And How It Helps with Finding Jobs)](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/yasir-video-interview): Discover how Yasir’s innovative LinkedIn AI Copilot can streamline your networking, improve your profile, and help you find new opportunities efficiently through AI-powered automation.
- [How to Build a Gesture-Controlled Humanoid Robot - An Interview With Unes Jami](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/unes-video-interview): Robotics enthusiasts and aspiring engineers often ask: How can I build a robot that reacts to gestures and voice commands using affordable tools? If you're curious about blending hardware with software to create an interactive humanoid robot, you've come to the right place.
- [How a 21y.o. Built a Project Planning Tool (+ An App With 1100+ users in Just 2 months!)](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/thomas-video-interview): Meet a 21-year-old developer who transformed a childhood idea into a viable project management product tailored for developers.
- [How AI Is Transforming Software Development - An Interview with Brad](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/brads-video-interview): In this article, you'll discover practical insights from Brad, a seasoned software developer, about the evolving landscape of AI in coding, its challenges, opportunities, and future implications.
- [The Power of Personal Projects: How Making Things Boosts Your Confidence - An Interview with Johanna](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/johannas-video-interview): Are you curious about how seasoned developers juggle multiple projects, keep learning new frameworks, and stay motivated? If so, you're in the right place.
- [From Heavy Equipment to AI Innovation: An Interview About Vibe Coding, RPG MCP Games & More!](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/levario-article): I had the pleasure of hosting Levario, a former heavy equipment operator turned programmer, who shares his journey into the world of AI agents, game development, and more!
- [Building Dreams: From High School Hacks to Volvox, With Bill Chirico, Volvox’s Founder](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/bills-video-interview): Few stories are as inspiring as that of Bill Chirico, the founder of volvoxdev.com.
- [Introducing Eleftheria, Volvox’s Developer Advocate And Community Manager](https://www.volvox.dev/blog/introducing-eleftheria): Our team is growing! Meet Eleftheria, Volvox’s Developer Advocate And Community Manager

## Company

- [About](https://www.volvox.dev/#about): Learn about Volvox's mission, story, and the team behind the community
- [Mentorship](https://www.volvox.dev/#mentorship): Our mentorship program connecting experienced developers with learners
- [Blog](https://www.volvox.dev/blog): Technical articles, announcements, and community insights
- [Products](https://www.volvox.dev/products): Software products built by the Volvox community

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.volvox.dev/privacy): How we handle your data and privacy
- [Terms of Service](https://www.volvox.dev/terms): Terms and conditions for using Volvox services

## Connect

- [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/8ahXACdamN): Join our active developer community
- [GitHub](https://github.com/VolvoxCommunity): Open source projects and contributions

## Technical Stack

https://www.volvox.dev is built with:
- Next.js 16 with App Router
- React 19 and TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS v4
- MDX for blog content

## Contact

For inquiries about Volvox, mentorship opportunities, or collaboration:
- Visit our Discord community for real-time chat
- Explore our open source projects on GitHub