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Grace Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toiletry kits and feminine hygiene products to homeless women and children in Montgomery County and beyond. We are offering an impactful volunteer opportunity for MCPS students to earn SSL hours while advocating for those in need. Volunteers will participate in a writing campaign to raise awareness and request support from local legislators, businesses, and manufacturers. Students will draft emails to local congresspersons, stores, vendors, and manufacturers, urging them to support Grace Helping Hands by donating products or funding. Writing Campaign Requirements: Research and draft advocacy emails. Address letters to designated recipients (e.g., elected officials, business leaders). Collaborate with Grace Helping Hands for message approval and impact tracking. Submit final drafts to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval. Submission & Approval Process: Submit advocacy emails as a document to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval. Make edits based on feedback provided by Grace Helping Hands. A GHH representative will review and approve submissions. Skills Gained: ✔ Advocacy & persuasive writing ✔ Community engagement & leadership ✔ Real-world impact on homelessness Contact: For more information or to sign up, please contact volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org Please note the following guidelines: · The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur. · Virtual sessions will not be recorded. Join us in making a difference-one email at a time!
Date Posted: May 13, 2025
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Grant Writing Opportunity! We are seeking dedicated individuals to support our organization by: - Finding and researching grant opportunities that align with our mission. - - Completing grant applications to secure funding for our programs and initiatives. This is a virtual volunteer opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to six (6+) months of service to this role. Qualifications: Strong organizational and research skills are a plus. Experience with grant writing or nonprofit fundraising is helpful but not mandatory-enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are most important! Contact Us For more information or to express your interest, please reach out to us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org. Help us grow our resources and extend our support to homeless women and children-one grant at a time. This is virtual opportunity, all communication will be with Grace Helping Hands personnel. There may be need for virtual meetings via google meet with Grace Helping Hands staff for additional clarification. Grant Approval Process: - Volunteers will submit drafts or research findings for review by our core team. - Templates and guidance for grant writing will be provided. Contact Us For more details or to get started, email us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org. Additional Information Regarding This Opportunity: -Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable. -Virtual sessions will not be recorded. Join us in making a difference while developing valuable grant-writing skills and earning SSL hours. Your contributions will help expand our resources and reach more people in need.
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
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To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to (six) 6+ months of service and be able to dedicate 3-4 hours per week to this role. This is a virtual opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. Grace Helping Hands is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with writing our newsletter to support our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children. Newsletter Assistance Tasks: - Research current events and stories affecting unhoused folks in Maryland and DC - Update our community on kit distribution, new partners and sponsors, and other GHH news - Assist with writing and editing the newsletter Contact Us For more details or to get started, email us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org. Additional Information Regarding This Opportunity: - The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. - Volunteers should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions or concerns. - Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable. - Virtual sessions will not be recorded. This is a virtual opportunity. All communication will be via email, except on limited circumstances via google meet. Join us in making a difference in our local community. Your contributions in time will help expand us reach more people in need!
Date Posted: May 23, 2025
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Grace Helping Hands is seeking volunteers to assist with social media content creation, review, and website updates to help promote our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to four (4+) months of service and be able to dedicate three hours per week to this role. Content Review and Creation Requirements: Review content created by the social media team, including: - Titles and descriptions. - Introduction/context of the post. - Message clarity and impact. - Hashtags and keywords. - Attached images, videos, and links (e.g., YouTube). - Proofread for grammar, spelling, and style. - Edit, finalize, or create engaging content specifically designed for Instagram and Facebook. Submission Process: Submit the reviewed, finalized, or created content as a document to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval. Make edits based on feedback provided by Grace Helping Hands. Approval Process: The Executive Director will review the finalized content. Additional Notes: All social media content will be managed and approved by Grace Helping Hands. Volunteers assisting with website updates will work on improving the site’s layout, adding relevant content, and optimizing functionality. Prior experience with web editing is helpful but not required. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to at least six months of service and be able to dedicate three hours per week to this role. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling posts, engaging with our online community, and helping spread awareness about our mission to provide toiletry kits and feminine products to homeless women and children. If you're passionate about social media and want to use your skills to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Is there a limit on the number of hours? Adults: Limited to 6 hours per day. Is this opportunity still open? YES, it is an ongoing need. Additional Information Regarding This Opportunity: - Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable. - Virtual sessions will not be recorded. Contact Us For more information, email volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org.
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
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To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to (six) 6+ months of service and be able to dedicate 3-4 hours per week to this role. This is a virtual opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. Grace Helping Hands is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with data management tasks to support our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children. Data Management Support Volunteers can assist with essential data management tasks that help keep our organization running smoothly, such as: Creating Excel documents for the organization Maintaining and updating current spreadsheets regarding kit distribution, active volunteers, and inventory tracking Collaborate with Executive Director and other volunteers to support Grace Helping Hands' mission Contact Us For more details or to get started, email us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org. Additional Information Regarding This Opportunity: - Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable. - Virtual sessions will not be recorded. This is a virtual opportunity. All communication will be via email, except on limited circumstances via GoogleMeet. Join us in making a difference in our local community. Your contributions in time will help expand us reach more people in need!
Date Posted: Jun 6, 2025
