Grant Researcher and Admin Assistant Volunteer

About Latincouver

Latincouver is a vibrant non-profit organization that has been connecting over 100,000 Latin Americans with Latin enthusiasts in Western Canada. Through large-scale festivals, cultural programs, community partnerships, and artistic initiatives, Latincouver has become the central hub for Latin American culture in British Columbia.

We are seeking a motivated Grant Researcher & Admin Assistant Volunteer to support our fundraising and administrative operations. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit and arts/culture sector, while contributing to meaningful community impact.

Position Details

Position Type: Volunteer

Time: 15-20 hours per week

Compensation: Unpaid (Volunteer position)

Commitment: Minimum 3 months

Location: In-person / Hybrid (Vancouver, BC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research government, foundation, corporate, and community grant opportunities aligned with Latincouver’s mission and programming.
• Identify upcoming deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application requirements.
• Update and maintain our funding opportunity database and tracking system.
• Prepare summaries of potential grants for review by the Fundraising & Grants Manager.
• Conduct background research on funding organizations to support proposal development.
• Assist with maintaining internal documents, filing systems, and shared drives.
• Support the preparation of grant attachments (e.g., program descriptions, budgets, reports).
• Manage a calendar of grant deadlines, reporting timelines, and stewardship tasks.
• Organize digital records, correspondence, and project notes.
• Assist with general office and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements and Skills

• Strong English communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, research, arts, culture, or community development.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Prior experience in grant writing, research, fundraising, or administration is an asset but not required.

Benefits of Volunteering with Latincouver

• Expand your professional network through Latincouver’s broad community and industry connections.
• Receive ongoing mentorship, guidance, and feedback on your learning progress.
• Reference letter and LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion (minimum 3 months).
• Gain valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant research, and administrative management.
• Be part of a fun, diverse, and supportive team committed to cultural inclusion and community impact.
• Opportunities to practice English and develop new skills in a real-world environment.
  

Latincouver Cultural & Business Society fosters an equitable workplace and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified people to apply.

Send your resume to [email protected] with the position in the subject line.