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Believe in Me — Volunteer Grant Researcher

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 2–3 hours per week with flexible scheduling. This is an ongoing remote assignment; volunteers coordinate meeting and deadline availability with their supervisor.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Philanthropy
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Résumé, interview, confidentiality agreement, dependable internet access, and ability to maintain accurate research records and meet agreed deadlines.

    Description

    Believe in Me — Volunteer Grant Researcher

    Help Believe in Me identify funding opportunities that expand scholarships, mentorship, educational access, community partnerships, and essential support for underserved youth.

    ResponsibilitiesResearch foundation, corporate, government, and community grant opportunities aligned with Believe in Me’s mission and five pillars of caring.

    Summarize eligibility, deadlines, award ranges, priorities, required attachments, and reporting expectations.

    Maintain accurate prospect records and flag strong opportunities for the grants team.

    Collaborate remotely with grant writers and program leaders while protecting confidential information.

    QualificationsStrong online research, reading, organization, and written communication skills.

    Ability to evaluate guidelines carefully and document sources accurately.

    Grant research, nonprofit, education, youth-development, or prospect-research experience is helpful but not required.

    Dependability, sound judgment, and alignment with Believe in Me’s values of caring, trustworthiness, innovation, and fairness.

    This is a remote, ongoing volunteer opportunity. Most Believe in Me volunteers contribute approximately two to three hours per week. Orientation, role-specific training, and supervision are provided. Selected volunteers must complete Believe in Me’s application, interview, confidentiality requirements, and background-check process.

    Questions? Contact volunteers@believeinme.org. Learn more and apply: https://www.believeinme.org/donate-your-expertise?utm_source=idealist&utm_medium=volunteer_platform&utm_campaign=volunteer_recruitment_2026&utm_content=grant_researcher

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Seattle, WA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Review the opportunity and Believe in Me volunteer policies, then submit your résumé through the volunteer application process. Please mention “Grant Researcher” and Idealist in your inquiry. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Selected volunteers complete enrollment, confidentiality requirements, orientation, and a background check.

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