Grant Application Writers (Volunteer/Internship/Negotiable)
Job Description
Organisation
Doc Martyn Foundation for Charity
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Commitment: Flexible (Approximately 4–8 hours per week)
Duration: Minimum 6 months preferred
Position: Volunteer / Internship / Negotiable
Become a Grant Application Writer and Help Change Lives
The Doc Martyn Foundation is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our growing fundraising team as a Grant Application Writer.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced grant writers, researchers, nonprofit professionals, students and volunteers who want practical experience writing grant proposals for nonprofits while helping secure funding for healthcare, rescue operations, education and humanitarian projects across Thailand.
Whether you are looking for a Grant Application Writer job, a Grant Application Writer Volunteer opportunity or a flexible volunteer writing job, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Grant Application Writer, you will work with our fundraising and programme teams to identify funding opportunities and prepare compelling applications that support our charitable projects.
Our Grant Application Team researches funding organisations, develops persuasive proposals and submits high-quality grant applications that help transform communities through healthcare, education and humanitarian outreach.
If you enjoy writing a grant proposal, conducting research and creating persuasive funding applications, this role provides valuable real-world experience while making a genuine social impact.
Your Role as a Grant Application Writer
Depending on your experience, you may specialise in one or more areas.
Grant Research
Help identify suitable funding opportunities by:
- Researching foundations and charitable trusts
- Monitoring government funding opportunities
- Reviewing corporate giving programmes
- Identifying eligibility requirements
- Maintaining our grant funding database
- Tracking application deadlines
Research is a vital part of every successful Grant Application Writer role.
Grant Proposal Writing
As part of our writing team you will:
- Draft grant proposals
- Prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs)
- Develop compelling funding narratives
- Produce case statements
- Edit and proofread applications
- Work with programme managers
- Gather project data and statistics
You’ll gain valuable experience writing grant proposals for nonprofits while supporting projects that directly improve lives.
Writing Grant Applications for Funding
Our team regularly works on:
- Writing a grant application for funding
- Preparing supporting documentation
- Completing application forms
- Developing budgets
- Writing project summaries
- Creating impact statements
Every successful application helps expand our medical outreach, rescue services and community programmes.
Reporting & Compliance
Following successful funding applications, volunteers may also:
- Prepare grant reports
- Monitor project outcomes
- Organise supporting documentation
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements
- Assist with donor reporting
Attention to detail is essential for every successful Grant Application Writer.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants with experience or an interest in:
- Grant writing
- Fundraising
- Proposal writing
- Creative writing
- Technical writing
- Journalism
- Communications
- Research
- Library Sciences
- Project Management
- Nonprofit Management
- International Development
Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking for your first Grant Application Writer Volunteer opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills & Experience
Successful applicants will ideally possess:
- Excellent written communication
- Strong research skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong collaboration skills
- Critical thinking
- Excellent English writing skills
Experience writing a grant proposal is beneficial but not essential.
Technology
You’ll be comfortable using:
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office
- Cloud-based document sharing
- Project management software
- Online research tools
Why Volunteer With Us?
Joining our team as a Grant Application Writer offers far more than writing proposals.
You’ll receive:
Make a Real Difference
Every successful grant application helps fund:
- Remote medical clinics
- Rescue operations
- Healthcare programmes
- Child sponsorship
- Community development
- Education projects
- Emergency humanitarian response
Gain Practical Experience
Develop real-world experience in:
- Proposal writing for grant funding
- Nonprofit fundraising
- Institutional funding
- Donor communications
- Grant management
- Impact reporting
This practical experience is highly valued by charities, NGOs and nonprofit organisations worldwide.
Build Your Portfolio
You’ll gain practical examples of:
- Grant proposals
- Funding applications
- Project summaries
- Donor communications
- Research reports
This experience can strengthen future applications for nonprofit fundraising and grant writing careers.
Flexible Remote Working
- Work from anywhere
- Flexible schedule
- Remote collaboration
- Supportive international team
Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion we can provide:
- Volunteer reference
- LinkedIn recommendation
- Volunteer hour verification
- Internship confirmation
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is perfect for:
- Grant Writers
- Fundraisers
- Researchers
- University Students
- Communications Professionals
- Copywriters
- Journalists
- Nonprofit Professionals
- Retired Professionals
- Volunteers wanting nonprofit experience
If you’re searching for:
- Grant Application Writer
- Grant Application Writer job
- Grant Application Writer Volunteer
- Volunteer writing job
this opportunity could be the perfect fit.
Our Mission
Every grant application you help prepare enables the Doc Martyn Foundation to deliver healthcare, rescue operations, education and humanitarian support to people who need it most.
Your writing has the power to secure funding that changes lives.
Join our growing Grant Application Team and help us create lasting impact across Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Grant Application Writer researches funding opportunities, develops persuasive funding applications and prepares supporting documentation to help charities secure grants from foundations, corporations and government agencies. At the Doc Martyn Foundation, every successful application helps fund healthcare, rescue operations and community outreach programmes across Thailand.
This position is available as a Grant Application Writer job on a volunteer, internship or negotiable basis. Whether you’re looking to gain experience in the nonprofit sector or continue your fundraising career, we welcome passionate applicants who want to make a meaningful impact.
Yes. We actively recruit Grant Application Writer Volunteers who want to use their writing, research and organisational skills to help secure funding for life-changing charitable projects. Volunteers work remotely with flexible hours while contributing to our fundraising success.
Absolutely. This is an excellent volunteer writing job for people who enjoy research, persuasive writing and storytelling. You’ll work on real funding applications that directly support humanitarian healthcare, education, rescue operations and community development programmes.
Yes. Much of your work will involve writing grant proposals for nonprofits, including preparing Letters of Intent (LOIs), funding applications, project summaries and supporting documentation for charitable foundations, corporate donors and government funding programmes.
Yes. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, you’ll gain valuable practical experience writing a grant proposal from start to finish. You’ll work alongside experienced volunteers and programme leaders while learning how successful grant applications are developed.
Frequently Asked Questions Continued
Absolutely. If you’re new to grant writing, our collaborative team environment provides guidance and mentorship. We support volunteers who need help writing a grant proposal, allowing you to build confidence while contributing to real funding applications.
Yes. Volunteers regularly assist with writing a grant application for funding, including researching funders, preparing supporting evidence, drafting project narratives, organising budgets and ensuring every application meets the funder’s requirements.
Definitely. This role provides practical experience in proposal writing for grant funding, helping you develop skills in research, persuasive writing, project planning, donor communications and nonprofit fundraising that are highly valued across the charitable sector.
Unlike commercial grant proposal writing services, our volunteers work exclusively to support charitable programmes that improve lives. Every proposal you help prepare contributes directly to expanding healthcare, education, rescue operations and humanitarian outreach rather than generating profit for commercial clients.
Yes. Depending on the projects you support, you’ll gain experience working with documents similar to grant writing samples for nonprofits, giving you valuable insight into the structure, style and content of successful funding applications while building your own professional portfolio.
Absolutely. Throughout your volunteer experience, you’ll contribute to real funding applications and gain experience creating professional documents that can demonstrate your skills. While every proposal remains confidential, you’ll develop the expertise needed to confidently write grant proposal samples and pursue future opportunities in nonprofit fundraising and grant writing.
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