Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Mission: Big Apple Greeter was founded in 1992 with a mission to enhance the worldwide image of New York City. The organization's primary program is its free Greeter service, which is offered to visitors to New York City. Big Apple Greeter matches visitors with volunteer New Yorkers who act as hosts, on informal explorations of New York's diverse neighborhoods. Our volunteers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic New Yorkers who want to share their love of the city with visitors from around the world.

Position Summary: Big Apple Greeter’s Director of Development seeks a part-time Volunteer Grant Writer. The ideal candidate will have a several years of grant-writing experience.

Benefits: Good opportunity for a retired person with fundraising experience or a graduate student who wishes to gain real world experience. This volunteer would work with staff and volunteers in a friendly environment.

Responsibilities:
• Write, edit, and coordinate inquiries, proposals, and reports for government agencies, corporations and foundations.
• Conduct research to find funding opportunities and potential donors.
• Maintain a calendar to track grant and reporting deadlines.
• Special projects and duties as assigned, including assistance with fundraising events.

Qualifications: This person should have excellent writing, research and computer skills.

Time Commitment: 8-12 hours a week; flexible.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Big Apple Greeter We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Grantwriting & Fundraising Events This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Contact Person: Elizabeth Holmes, Director Of Development, (212) 669-3146, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 1 Centre Street, Suite 2312 New York, NY 10007 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: #6, Brooklyn Bridge Web Site: http://www.bigapplegreeter.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts 8-12 hours a week; flexible; ongoing.