Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Position Description
Research, organize, write and edit grants. Collaborate with and direct grant writer assistant intern(s) to compile, document, and prepare organizational data and accomplishments for grant use as well as maintain updated electronic and hard copy grant history files. Communicate with grantors. Collaborate with Executive Director, Development Manager, and grant writing assistant interns.
o 10-20 hours/week
o 6-10 month commitment.

This is an unpaid internship and will begin in October 2009 or January 2010.

Organization Description
Seattle-based Global Visionaries educates and empowers youth to become active leaders and global citizens who promote social and environmental justice through volunteer work at home and abroad. A highlight of the program is the extraordinary international educational trip to Guatemala involving language and cultural immersion, volunteer work and adventure. The year-long Leadership Program provides youth a global perspective empowering them to understand the intrinsic relationships between local and international social and environmental justice issues and volunteer work. 50% of our students come from low-income families.

Desired Qualifications
Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills required; computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Prior grant writing experience desired but not required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Global Visionaries

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Unpaid Intern Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Jackie Buchberger, Office Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2524 16th Avenue South, Room 305 Seattle, WA 98144 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: Buses 36, 38 and 60, 2 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.global-visionaries.org

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	No
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	18
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	Yes

Last updated on September 1, 2009