Volunteer for Grant Writing


Our grant writers research and write grants to provide necessary funding for the thirty diverse programs of Community Care Services.  These programs are located in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Dress appropriately and be punctual.
  • Notify your supervisor if you are unable to keep your schedule.
  • Keep a record of your service hours on the posted form at PQI.

Specific Responsibilities:

You can choose to participate in a variety of activities (if applicable to your skills and interests):

  • Assist with researching information for grants, proposals, etc.
  • Assist with assembling and filing grant applications.
  • Moving and organizing the previous grants.
  • Obtaining demographics for our regions (Cape, Attleboro- Taunton, New Bedford – Plymouth, and other areas we may pursue).
  • Research best practices for populations we serve.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Other Related Responsibilities:
All long-term volunteers (performing a total of more than 20 hours of service) at Community Care services complete an intake and orientation that includes Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance, reference check, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, Mantoux (tuberculosis) screening, information on Community Care Services’ mission, as well as our Grant Writing program's place in that mission, including its philosophy, goals and general policies.  The OSHA training and Mantoux screening is repeated annually.  Volunteers are encouraged to attend additional training, including First Aid and CPR, This training is our gift to you.


Qualifications (Education and Experience):

  • There are no education requirements for volunteers. Sensitivity to the challenges of homeless families, and ability to relate to these service recipients.
  • Ability to promote a caring and respectful attitude toward clients, staff and other volunteers, respecting privacy and confidentiality.

Because you have chosen to volunteer at one of Community Care Services’ programs, we recognize that you are a generous and caring person.  We appreciate your contributions; and our staff is committed to providing excellent supervision and support for you.  We sincerely feel that volunteers are members of our team; and we hope that you feel as we do.

CONTACT:

Susan Furtado, Director of Quality Management
70 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780

508.821.7777x728

 

Other: 
Our Grant Writing department is a program of Community Care Services.  Community Care Services is a non-profit 501(c)(3) human services agency.  Our mission is to provide the highest quality counseling, prevention, behavioral health, education, mediation, advocacy, community living and elderly services to all of our clients in a safe and caring environment in order to maximize the potential in all of us.  The agency offers over 30 diverse programs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island, serving over 7,500 individuals each year.   

 
Please visit our web site at www.communitycareservices.org.

Joan Keiper, Director of Volunteer & Intern Services
70 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780
508.821.7777x451

 

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