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About Chi-Care
Chi-Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving Chicago’s most vulnerable communities. Across 18 weekly outreach programs—including food security routes, wellness fairs, street medicine services with our mobile clinic, and harm-reduction outreach—we provide essential resources, compassionate care, and life-saving support to thousands of unhoused and underserved individuals each month.
Role Overview
We are seeking a mission-driven Grant-Writing Volunteer to support Chi-Care’s growing programs by helping identify funding opportunities and draft compelling grant proposals. This role is ideal for someone who wants to use their writing, research, or nonprofit experience to make a meaningful impact on communities across Chicago.
Key Responsibilities
- Research local, state, federal, and foundation grant opportunities aligned with Chi-Care’s programs
- Draft, edit, and proofread grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents
- Assist with gathering narratives, data, and impact metrics from program teams
- Maintain a grants calendar with deadlines, submission statuses, and reporting reminders
- Collaborate with Chi-Care leadership to tailor proposals to funder guidelines
- Support occasional grant reporting by helping compile stories, outcomes, and community impact
Qualifications
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills
- Prior experience in grant writing preferred but not required
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
- Passion for social impact, public health, homelessness services, or community outreach
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
What You Gain
- Hands-on nonprofit development and grant-writing experience
- Direct contribution to expanding food security, mobile medical care, and harm-reduction services for Chicago’s most vulnerable populations
- Mentorship and guidance from Chi-Care’s leadership team
- Flexible scheduling and remote work options
- Letters of recommendation upon successful service
Time Commitment
Flexible—approximately 5–10 hours per month depending on grant cycles. More involvement is welcome for volunteers interested in deeper engagement.
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Thank you for your interest in supporting Chi-Care’s mission to provide food security, harm-reduction services, and mobile medical care to vulnerable communities across Chicago. Our Grant Writing Volunteers play a critical role in helping us secure the resources needed to sustain and expand our programs.
To be considered for this volunteer role, please upload a current resume highlighting any relevant experience in writing, research, nonprofit work, community engagement, or fundraising. Applications submitted without a resume will not be reviewed.
