Is the same problem that every person working with free software projects faces. Can I contribute more if I'm not being paid to do it? In the long run you can

Is the same problem that every person working with free software projects faces. Can I contribute more if I'm not being paid to do it? In the long run you can expect those extra hours contributing to the project to really pay off, because you gain a deeper understanding of where things go, because you meet people that can help you, because people see your contributions and you make connections and a lot of other goodies.