We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:
Grants Researcher & Writer
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Join Australian Business Volunteers on our mission to positively change communities. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can create vibrant and viable communities.
What we do
ABV delivers economic change to communities across the globe through donated business expertise. We create self-reliance and resilience and leave a lasting economic impact – one that endures generations.
How we do it?
We offer meaning opportunities for skilled business professionals to volunteer their expertise across communities in Australia and the Pacific. We work with communities to understand their needs and work with our Skilled Business Volunteers to match them to projects, that bring the right skills at the right time to help deliver outcomes.
About the opportunity
Primary Purpose of the Position
Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre (PNC) is a vibrant community hub that has supported the local community for more than 20 years through education, social connection, community development and childcare services. Following the development of a long-term childcare sustainability strategy, PNC is seeking an experienced Grant Researcher and Writer to help identify and secure funding opportunities that will support the future viability of its childcare service. Working in collaboration with PNC and Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), the successful volunteer will research suitable grant opportunities and prepare high-quality, submission-ready funding applications to help bring this important sustainability project to life.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in grant research, grant writing and funding applications.
- Ability to identify funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities and project outcomes.
- Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural and regional communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with ABV and PNC staff to deliver submission-ready applications
Role information:
- Start August
- Approximately 6 months
- Online/Remote
Interested to Apply?
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Please note, if you are interested in applying for the role, we will require you to meet the following criteria:
- 5 years professional experience in the relevant field
- Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident residing in Australia.
- Willingness to complete a National Police Check
- Willingness to complete a Working with Children Check
What will happen next?
Our volunteer recruitment team will be in touch with you to advise you of the next steps.
Find out what our volunteers love most about working with our communities:
Throughout our 40-year history, ABV has relied on our passionate and committed volunteers who use their impressive business skills to build marketplaces, mentor entrepreneurs, strengthen institutions and transform communities.
Visit our website to see more about what our volunteers have be involved in and view their stories.
ABV is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.