Nonprofit
Published 5 months ago
Grants Research & Writing Assistant (Volunteer, 6 Months)
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
This is a part-time volunteer role requiring approximately 3–5 hours per week for a 6-month term, with flexibility to accommodate your schedule and occasional deadlines.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Media
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
International Volunteers
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
About EduFilm
EduFilm is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to transforming education through film, media and digital storytelling. Our programs empower youth, educators, and communities to learn, create, and share impactful stories.
Location
Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
Associated Location
Juba, South Sudan
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Instructions:
Role Summary
We are seeking Grants Research & Writing Assistants (2) to support the Grants & Partnerships Lead. Volunteers will help research funding opportunities, draft grant proposals, and assist with donor communications. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, and program funding.
Responsibilities
- Research grant opportunities and summarize eligibility and deadlines
- Draft concise and compelling grant proposals
- Assist in preparing simple budgets for submissions
- Maintain preliminary grants tracker
- Support donor and partner communications
- Help with reporting for awarded grants
- Collaborate closely with the Grants & Partnerships Lead
Qualifications
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Organized and able to meet deadlines
- Interest in education, youth empowerment, filmmaking, or nonprofit work
- Comfortable working remotely
- Familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets or online collaboration tools
- Grant writing experience is a plus, but not required
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in grant research, writing, and nonprofit fundraising
- Direct contribution to programs that educate and empower youth
- Mentorship from the Grants Lead and EduFilm leadership
- Recognition: Featured on the EduFilm website as a contributing volunteer
- Professional experience: Receive an official EduFilm email to use for grant and partner communications
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
