Volunteer: Help us grow roots! Grant writerDO YOU LOVE OUR NORTHERN NECK PLANTS, PLACES & PEOPLE? *** Does finding resources to connect small non-profits to big futures float your boat? Interested in fueling a unique, creative initiative that will advance community, education, and conservation? Help River Roots Discovery Gardens identify and pursue the mission-aligned funding sources that will put the gardens on the map. DESCRIPTION The 3 pillars that will support River Roots Discovery Gardens’ mission advancement—community, education, and conservation—open broad prospects for grant seeking. Research grant opportunities to identify those targeted to our mission areas, geography, and scope. Leverage grant search databases if possible.Help write compelling grant proposals.Track submission deadlines and award timelines.Help River Roots plan for required impact reporting.Follow up with funders for feedback on how to improve future proposals.TIMING/DURATION Minimum 8 hours/month for 6 months; longer term volunteers welcome! QUALIFICATIONS Strong support of and ability to communicate River Roots Discovery Gardens missionBasic grant research skills with a willingness to advance skills by leveraging digital grant resourcesStrong written and communication skillsAbility to work independentlyComputer skillsLOCATIONS Virtual TRAINING/SUPPORT Access to the garden development team by email and phone for questions and concerns.BENEFITS Play a pivotal role in establishing River Roots Discovery Gardens.Professional developmentShape a brand-new public space.NOTE ABOUT THE RIVER ROOTS DISCOVERY GARDENS SITE The site to be developed as River Roots Discovery Gardens is in Lancaster County, VA, on 14 acres of land behind the under-construction Lancaster County Middle/High School on Irvington Road. All are welcome to visit the site which is accessed via Old St John's Road, the northernmost entrance road to the Hills Quarter Community. Turn onto Old St John's Road. The site is on the left just beyond the pond behind the high school. Park across Old St John's Road in the gravel parking lot by the small yellow building. CONTACT If you would like further information about this opportunity and/or if you are interested but don't have a Volunteer River Counties account, please contact Sarah Munroe at smunroe@connectedgardens.com. Organization: River Roots Discovery Gardens DO YOU LOVE OUR NORTHERN NECK PLANTS, PLACES & PEOPLE? *** Does finding resources to connect small non-profits to big futures float your boat? Interested in fueling a unique, creative initiative that will advance community, education, and conservation? Help River Roots Discovery Gardens identify and pursue the mission-aligned funding sources that will put the gardens on the map. DESCRIPTION The 3 pillars that will support River Roots Discovery Gardens’ mission advancement—community, education, and conservation—open broad prospects for grant seeking. Research grant opportunities to identify those targeted to our mission areas, geography, and scope. Leverage grant search databases if possible.Help write compelling grant proposals.Track submission deadlines and award timelines.Help River Roots plan for required impact reporting.Follow up with funders for feedback on how to improve future proposals.TIMING/DURATION Minimum 8 hours/month for 6 months; longer term volunteers welcome! QUALIFICATIONS Strong support of and ability to communicate River Roots Discovery Gardens missionBasic grant research skills with a willingness to advance skills by leveraging digital grant resourcesStrong written and communication skillsAbility to work independentlyComputer skillsLOCATIONS Virtual TRAINING/SUPPORT Access to the garden development team by email and phone for questions and concerns.BENEFITS Play a pivotal role in establishing River Roots Discovery Gardens.Professional developmentShape a brand-new public space.NOTE ABOUT THE RIVER ROOTS DISCOVERY GARDENS SITE The site to be developed as River Roots Discovery Gardens is in Lancaster County, VA, on 14 acres of land behind the under-construction Lancaster County Middle/High School on Irvington Road. All are welcome to visit the site which is accessed via Old St John's Road, the northernmost entrance road to the Hills Quarter Community. Turn onto Old St John's Road. The site is on the left just beyond the pond behind the high school. Park across Old St John's Road in the gravel parking lot by the small yellow building. CONTACT If you would like further information about this opportunity and/or if you are interested but don't have a Volunteer River Counties account, please contact Sarah Munroe at smunroe@connectedgardens.com. Organization: River Roots Discovery Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22480 Allow Groups: Yes |