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Published 2 months ago

Remote Volunteer Grant Writer - Global Health & Education (HERF Uganda)

HERF - HEALTH EDUCATION RECTITUDE FOUNDATION
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Laptop, internet, good English writing. 3-5 hrs/week for 3 months. Passion for Uganda community work.

    Description

    About HERF:

    HERF - Health Education Rectitude Foundation is a legally registered Community-Based Organization in Wakiso District, Uganda (UNGM 1270677, NGO Reg). We serve 5,000+ people in Greater Kampala with community health, WASH, menstrual health, and youth empowerment programs.

    The Opportunity:

    We seek a passionate Remote Volunteer Grant Writer to support our fundraising team.

    This is a VOLUNTEER opportunity - unpaid, remote, flexible hours. Ideal for someone who wants to make real impact for rural communities in Uganda while building grant writing experience.

    Responsibilities:

    - Research grant opportunities (health, education, WASH, youth)

    - Write and edit grant proposals, concept notes, and LOIs

    - Support donor reports and fundraising documents

    - 3-5 hours per week, fully remote

    Qualifications:

    - Strong writing skills in English

    - Experience in grant writing / fundraising / NGO work is a plus but not required

    - Passion for global health, education, and community development

    - Reliable and able to meet deadlines

    What We Offer:

    - Certificate of Volunteering + Recommendation Letter

    - Hands-on experience with grassroots NGO in Africa

    - Opportunity to directly impact 5,000+ lives

    - Flexible remote schedule, supportive team

    Time Commitment: 3-5 hours/week, minimum 3 months

    Location: Remote - Work from anywhere (Organization based in Wakiso, Uganda)

    How to Apply: Click APPLY on Idealist and share your CV + brief note about grant experience.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Ndejje Rd, Kampala, Uganda
    Mirimu Zone, Ndejje Division, Wakiso

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in HERF Uganda!

    To apply, please:

    1. Click APPLY on Idealist

    2. Attach your CV / Resume

    3. Answer the 2 screening questions

    4. Optional: Share 1 sample grant / cover letter you wrote

    We review applications within 24-48 hours and invite shortlisted candidates for a 15-min Zoom interview.

    This is a remote volunteer role (unpaid) - 3-5 hrs/week, 3 months minimum.

    Questions? Email: herffoundation@gmail.com

    Warm regards,

    HERF Team - Health & Education Relief Foundation

    Wakiso, Uganda | UNGM 1270677

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