Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Volunteer: Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer

Overview: 

The volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer plays a key role in helping the organization secure funding by identifying grant opportunities and crafting compelling proposals. This position supports the mission by turning organizational needs and program goals into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with funders. Training provided.

Key responsibilities: 

Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources through online sourcesEvaluate eligibility criteria and funding priorities to determine strong matchesGather information from staff and organizational documentsDraft, edit, and format grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materialsMaintain a calendar of deadlines, submission dates, and reporting requirementsTrack submitted proposals and outcomesEnsure all written content reflects the organization's mission, voice and goals

Skills & Qualifications

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilitiesResearch skills and comfort navigating databases, websites, and public recordsAbility to summarize information and present it clearlyAttention to detailAbility to work independentlyInterest in nonprofit work, community impact, or fundraisingPrior grant writing experience is helpful but not required

Time commitment

Flexible depending on availability, this volunteer role can be done remotely with a few hours a week, or what you are able to volunteer. We are very appreciative of any help in this area.

Impact

By helping secure funding, the Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer directly supports our military charity through our programs, services, and community initiatives. This role strengthens the organization's ability to grow, innovate, and serve more of our military community. 


Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Overview: 

The volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer plays a key role in helping the organization secure funding by identifying grant opportunities and crafting compelling proposals. This position supports the mission by turning organizational needs and program goals into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with funders. Training provided.

Key responsibilities: 

Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources through online sourcesEvaluate eligibility criteria and funding priorities to determine strong matchesGather information from staff and organizational documentsDraft, edit, and format grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materialsMaintain a calendar of deadlines, submission dates, and reporting requirementsTrack submitted proposals and outcomesEnsure all written content reflects the organization's mission, voice and goals

Skills & Qualifications

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilitiesResearch skills and comfort navigating databases, websites, and public recordsAbility to summarize information and present it clearlyAttention to detailAbility to work independentlyInterest in nonprofit work, community impact, or fundraisingPrior grant writing experience is helpful but not required

Time commitment

Flexible depending on availability, this volunteer role can be done remotely with a few hours a week, or what you are able to volunteer. We are very appreciative of any help in this area.

Impact

By helping secure funding, the Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer directly supports our military charity through our programs, services, and community initiatives. This role strengthens the organization's ability to grow, innovate, and serve more of our military community. 


Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donate needed items to the Troops!

Send an email to events@osotamerica.org to receive the most current list of needs for us to send our Comfort & Care Packages overseas to deployed Troops! We have shipped over 2.3 million pounds since 2003!

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Send an email to events@osotamerica.org to receive the most current list of needs for us to send our Comfort & Care Packages overseas to deployed Troops! We have shipped over 2.3 million pounds since 2003!

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a Member/volunteer

Anyone over the age of 13 can volunteer with adult supervision. We call on individuals and groups to help in our warehouse, at events, or any number of different opportunities.  For more details on becoming a member, contact us for information! 

email: events@osotamerica.org

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Anyone over the age of 13 can volunteer with adult supervision. We call on individuals and groups to help in our warehouse, at events, or any number of different opportunities.  For more details on becoming a member, contact us for information! 

email: events@osotamerica.org

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >13 years old

Zip Code: 60532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donate your craft kits to the Troops!

Do you have bead kit leftovers, paracord bracelet or keychain kits or something similar that the troops might enjoy crafting with in their down time? 

Having something different to do can be a real morale booster! Clean out that craft closet and send a smile! 

Email events@osotamerica.org for mailing or drop-off location details.

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Do you have bead kit leftovers, paracord bracelet or keychain kits or something similar that the troops might enjoy crafting with in their down time? 

Having something different to do can be a real morale booster! Clean out that craft closet and send a smile! 

Email events@osotamerica.org for mailing or drop-off location details.

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60565

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sewing Opportunity

Sewing Neck Coolers for the Troops

Email us for simple instructions for Neck Coolers that we include in care packages shipped overseas to our deployed service members! Then drop them off to us in our local warehouse. What a great opportunity to give back! We send over 2000 care packages each year.

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Sewing Neck Coolers for the Troops

Email us for simple instructions for Neck Coolers that we include in care packages shipped overseas to our deployed service members! Then drop them off to us in our local warehouse. What a great opportunity to give back! We send over 2000 care packages each year.

Organization: Operation Support Our Troops-America

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60532

Allow Groups: No