Volunteer Grant Writer

Organization Details
Organization Name:	Gal Senior Care
Address:	5677 Keith Road Vancouver BC V7W 2N4
Website:	https://gsc-foundation.org/
Organizational Description:	The GSC Foundation GSC was founded in March 2024 as a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization. It now has physical presence in Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg and Edmonton, and it is building its remote-support capabilities on the larger Canadian scene. This growth is nourished by the commitment of its team, and the response by participants to its activities. Our Mission To provide a financial fraud education hub that informs and empowers seniors and everyone who cares about them.

Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID:	6474

Description of Duties:	Position title: Volunteer Grant Writer Organization: Gal Senior Care Foundation Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada Time contribution: 15 hours per month About GSC The Gal Senior Care Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that provides practical financial-fraud education to seniors and those who care about them. Through seminars, webinars, community outreach, and educational resources, GSC helps seniors recognize scams, protect themselves, and respond to fraud without shame or judgment. Role overview GSC is seeking detail-oriented volunteer grant writers to help identify funding opportunities and prepare persuasive grant applications. Volunteers will work with GSC leadership to communicate the organization's mission, programming, community impact, financial needs, and future plans to foundations, corporations, and government funders. Responsibilities Research appropriate grant and funding opportunities. Review eligibility criteria and application requirements. Draft and revise grand applications, letters of inquiry, and supporting material. Adapt GSC's information to each funder's priorities. Track deadlines, submission requirements, and application progress. Maintain accurate and consistent organizational language. Incorporate feedback from GSC leadership. Qualifications Strong professional or academic writing ability Excellent research and editing skills Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and accurately Strong attention to detail and deadlines Comfort interpreting basic financial information Grant-writing, nonprofit, communications, research, or proposal-writing experience is an asset but not required What volunteers gain Practical grant-writing and nonprofit communications experience Writing samples and measurable project experience Exposure to charitable funding processes Collaboration with a growing national volunteer organization An opportunity to support senior safety and financial well-being How to apply Complete the GSC volunteer application at: https://gsc-foundation.org/get-involved/volunteer Questions may be directed to Donel Shvekher, Volunteer Manager, at: dshvekher@gsc-foundation.org

Skills Required:	Responsibilities Research appropriate grant and funding opportunities. Review eligibility criteria and application requirements. Draft and revise grand applications, letters of inquiry, and supporting material. Adapt GSC's information to each funder's priorities. Track deadlines, submission requirements, and application progress. Maintain accurate and consistent organizational language. Incorporate feedback from GSC leadership.

Skills Gained/Related Careers:	What volunteers gain Practical grant-writing and nonprofit communications experience Writing samples and measurable project experience Exposure to charitable funding processes Collaboration with a growing national volunteer organization An opportunity to support senior safety and financial well-being

Age:	18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:	Daytime , Evening , Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours 6 month min, approx. 15 hours a month
Location of volunteer opportunity:	Brandon Central Eastman Interlake Northern Parkland Thompson Westman Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check?	No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check?	No
Opportunity is available to candidates that:	General Populace
Organization will provide:	A letter of reference
How to Apply:	Online Application Form Below Email: dshvekher@gsc-foundation.org (Include Opportunity ID) Online: gsc-foundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Closing Date:	Mar 2, 2027

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