Join Us and Make a Difference: Be a Volunteer for Oppia!

About us:

At the Oppia Foundation, we have a mission to make high-quality education a reality for all, regardless of where they live or their circumstances. As a non-profit organization, we have developed an online educational platform designed to meet the specific needs of children facing difficulties in accessing quality education.

Oppia has already served over 2 million users worldwide!

Oppia lessons have been proven effective: students using Oppia have shown improvements of over 50% in pre- and post-learning tests.

About the position:

We are looking for dedicated and passionate grant proposal writers to join Oppia’s Grant-writing team!

In this role, you will be able to augment your grant-writing skills and gain experience, while learning about global education issues and topics.

As a Grant-Proposal Writer, your responsibilities will include:

• Writing grant proposals for funders
• Respecting our proposal-writing process (Following deadlines for outlines, rough drafts and final proposals; editing proposals based on feedback from other team members)
• Attending weekly team meetings
• Checking the team group chat before meetings

Expected Requirements:

• Availability to dedicate at least 3 hours per week to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months (flexible hours within your availability).
• Availability to attend a weekly meeting lasting 30 to 60 minutes.
• Ability to use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Chat, Google Drive
• Ability to reply to emails or messages within 2 days
• Ability to complete designated tasks, like grant proposals, within deadlines
• Welcome to feedback from others & constructive criticism

Additionally, it's important that you have:

• Reliable internet access and your own computer/laptop.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Presentations).
• Advanced proficiency in English (reading and writing).

How Does the Volunteer Team Work?

The bulk of volunteer work is done remotely. We meet once a week to update on the efforts made.

The volunteer should use the remaining hours for their activities, working asynchronously, writing their grant proposals, learning how to grant-write, etc.

Currently, our meetings take place on Sundays at 3 pm noon EST via Google Meet, but the time and day are usually adjusted so that all volunteers can participate.

By becoming a volunteer, you'll not only be making a real difference in children's lives but also have the opportunity to:

• Develop valuable writing, communication, and research skills.
• Collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team that shares your passion for writing and providing education to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access it.
• Build a valuable network with an international team.
• Possibility to contribute in other areas within the Foundation.
• Active participation in product improvements.

When Shouldn't I Apply to Be a Volunteer?

• If you don't identify with the cause.
• If you don't have access to a computer/laptop and the internet.
• If you can't commit to donating volunteer time for 3 hours per week for the next 6 months - evaluate if you're going through a period of instability before applying.

To apply, please fill out the Oppia Grants Volunteer Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewNaU1_PuvBw3_EKWdpFrmJIT4FufXKXS6FRvlFXW-y5UYog/viewform