Grant Writing Mentors
We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:
Grant Writing Mentors
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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
Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) is seeking experienced grant writing professionals to support community groups participating in the East Gippsland Grant Writing Workshops Program. Delivered through the Resilient Regions initiative, the program helps local organisations build their capacity to access funding, strengthen project planning and create positive community outcomes.
As a Grant Writing Mentor, you will share your expertise to help participants develop strong project ideas, improve their grant applications and build their confidence in securing funding. Through workshop facilitation and one-on-one mentoring, you will play a key role in strengthening the long-term grant readiness and resilience of community organisations across East Gippsland.
Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing or funding acquisition
• Strong understanding of government, philanthropic, or community funding programs
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Experience working with community organisations or not-for-profits
• Ability to translate complex ideas into plain language
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, or advisory skills
Role information:
- Mid Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027.
- Workshop delivery 7-10 February 2027.
- Online+Travel
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.