BC Bereavement Helpline

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Activities involved
Administration Fundraising Grant Writing Research Writing
Skills required
Copy Writing Fundraising Marketing Office Administration Planning
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for youth

Volunteer Grant Writer – BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH)

Ongoing 
Volunteer Grant Writer – BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH)
Remote | Flexible | Approx. 5–10 hours/month

About BCBH:
The BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH) is a small, dedicated non-profit that provides free grief support services across the province, including to those who have experienced traumatic loss due to suicide, homicide, substance use, and pet loss. Our mission is to ensure that no one has to grieve alone, and we do this by offering compassionate listening, grief support groups, education, and resources.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer to help identify, research, and apply for funding opportunities to support BCBH’s programs and services. This role will directly contribute to our sustainability and capacity to offer grief-specific support throughout BC.

To ensure continuity and a deeper understanding of BCBH's work, volunteers in this position will first complete our helpline onboarding training, which includes understanding our services, policies, and how we support callers. Once trained, volunteers can begin supporting our grant writing work and may also pick up occasional helpline shifts if interested and available.

Time Commitment: Approx. 5–10 hours/month
Optional: Casual helpline shifts after training completion

Primary Responsibilities:

-Research and identify relevant grant and funding opportunities (government, foundations, corporate giving)
-Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals and supporting documents in coordination with the BCBH team
-Track submission deadlines and maintain organized records of applications and funding outcomes
-Provide occasional updates to the team on grant progress

Optional Responsibilities:

-Pick up casual helpline shifts once training is completed and the volunteer feels comfortable
-Assist with basic administrative grant tracking using Excel, Google Sheets, or CRM tools

Skills & Qualifications:

-Strong writing and editing skills
-Prior experience in grant writing, non-profit development, or academic writing preferred
-Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
-Interest in grief support, mental health, or non-profit work
-Comfortable with Outlook, Microsoft, Google Workspace, and research tools
-Willingness to complete BCBH’s helpline training to understand the organization and our services
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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
-Gain experience in grant writing and nonprofit funding.
-Contribute to an impactful cause supporting those in grief.
-Flexible remote role, approx. 5-10 hours per month.
-Potential practicum or career development opportunity.
-The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those grieving across BC
-Deeper insight into grief support and mental health work
Activities involved
Administration Fundraising Grant Writing Research Writing
Skills required
Copy Writing Fundraising Marketing Office Administration Planning
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for youth