Nonprofit
Published 12/15/25 10:58AM

Volunteer Grant Writer

Remote, Volunteer must be in Virginia, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Time Commitment: 3–6 hours per week with a flexible schedule. A 6-month commitment is preferred to ensure continuity and follow-through on grant submissions.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Financial Literacy & Personal Finance, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Hunger, Food Security, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Based on background and experience

    Description

    New Vision Community Outreach Association (NVCOA) is seeking a volunteer Grant Writer to help advance our mission to reduce food insecurity and strengthen community wellbeing through financial literacy and mental health wellness.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Identify and research grant opportunities aligned with NVCOA programs
    • Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and attachments
    • Coordinate with NVCOA leadership to gather program narratives, budgets, and outcomes
    • Maintain a simple grants tracker (deadlines, submissions, awards, reporting dates)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or persuasive writing
    • Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
    • Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly
    • Ability to recruit a fundraising team
    • Familiarity with Google Docs/Drive or Microsoft Word/Excel

    Time Commitment

    • Flexible: approximately 3–6 hours per week (more during deadlines)

    What You’ll Gain

    • Meaningful impact supporting families in our community
    • Portfolio-building opportunities and a letter of recommendation upon request

    To Apply

    Email a brief introduction and either a resume or writing sample to with subject line: Volunteer Grant Writer – NVCOA.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Virginia, US
    Associated Location
    5008 SOUTHPOINT PKWY, FREDERICKSBRG, Virginia, US

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