Volunteer Grant Writer

Organization: Spectrum Counseling & Mental Wellness

Location: Portland, OR (Remote friendly)

Role Type: Volunteer

Time Commitment: 1–3 hours per month

Organization Overview

Spectrum Counseling & Mental Wellness is a Portland-based nonprofit psychotherapy clinic providing accessible, affirming mental health care, with a focus on serving LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. Our mission is to remove barriers to mental health services through compassionate, community-centered care.

Role Description

We are seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer to support our fundraising efforts by identifying and applying for small and mid-size grants. This role has a flexible schedule and a low monthly time commitment, while directly supporting access to mental health care for underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Research relevant grant opportunities
• Draft and submit grant applications
• Track deadlines and submissions

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Interest in nonprofit or mental health work
• Experience with grant writing strongly preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Make a direct impact on access to the LGBT community in Oregon
• Flexible, remote-friendly role
• Gain nonprofit grant-writing experience