Volunteer Grant Writer - Help Pets in Rural Maine!
ORGANIZATION: SOMERSET PET WELFARE ALLIANCE
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Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Flexible (2-5 hours/week recommended)
Cause Area: Animal Welfare, Community, Poverty Alleviation
About Us:
Somerset Pet Welfare Alliance (SPWA) is a newly 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit working to reduce pet overpopulation in Somerset County, Maine by helping low-income residents afford spay/neuter services for their cats and dogs. We are a grassroots, one-person-led organization seeking passionate volunteers to help us grow sustainably and expand our impact.
Volunteer Role: Grant Writer (Remote)
We’re looking for a volunteer grant writer to help identify and apply for funding opportunities that support our mission. As our only current staff member wears many hats, your support can directly impact how many pets we help!
Responsibilities:
Research grant opportunities that align with our mission
Draft, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry
Help maintain a basic grant tracking system
Assist with writing short reports or updates as needed
Ideal Candidate:
Strong writing and research skills
Experience with grant writing (preferred, but not required)
Passionate about animal welfare and supporting underserved communities
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
What You’ll Gain:
Direct impact on saving lives through prevention
Flexible remote volunteering opportunity
A meaningful role in the early growth of a nonprofit
Letter of recommendation or reference upon request
Interested? Let’s chat! You can make a real difference-one grant at a time.
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About SOMERSET PET WELFARE ALLIANCE
Location:
14 CEDAR ST APT 6, SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reduce pet overpopulation in Somerset County, Maine by providing financial assistance to help local residents spay and neuter their cats and dogs. We believe every pet deserves a healthy, safe life, and every pet owner deserves access to affordable veterinary care--regardless of income. By focusing on prevention through spay/neuter funding, we aim to keep more animals out of shelters and improve the welfare of pets in our rural communities.
Description
Somerset Pet Welfare Alliance (SPWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation in Somerset County, Maine. We provide financial assistance to help local residents afford spay and neuter services for their cats and dogs. Our work focuses on prevention-keeping unwanted litters out of shelters and helping pet owners care responsibly for their animals, regardless of income.
SPWA is currently a one-person grassroots effort, powered by community donations, fundraising events, and local partnerships. We’re seeking volunteers who are passionate about animal welfare, community impact, and building sustainable change from the ground up.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 20, 2025
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible remote, approx. 2–5 hours/week
- Must have strong writing skills, be detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines. Prior grant writing experience is helpful but not required.