Volunteer grant writer and funding researcher

Volunteer Grant Writer & Funding Researcher (Remote)

Position Summary

Service Paw Project is seeking a volunteer grant writer to help secure funding that supports service dog teams by reducing the financial burden of veterinary care and promoting proactive wellness. This volunteer will play a key role in helping our young nonprofit identify funding opportunities and prepare compelling grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Evaluate grant eligibility and funding priorities.
• Prepare, write, and edit grant proposals and letters of inquiry.
• Develop and maintain a grants calendar with application deadlines.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to gather program information, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Help organize grant records and track submissions and outcomes.
• Identify new funding opportunities that align with our mission.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or grant writing.
• Experience writing grants or fundraising is preferred but not required; volunteers looking to build their grant-writing portfolio are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for improving the lives of service dog teams and supporting disability access is a plus.

Time Commitment

Approximately 3–5 hours per week. Flexible schedule. Fully remote.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact for service dog handlers and their dogs.
• Experience helping build a growing nonprofit from the ground up.
• Collaboration with a passionate, mission-driven leadership team.
• Volunteer experience that can strengthen a grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development portfolio.