Volunteer with Meaning & Purpose
Would you like to volunteer? If so, Tidwell Social Work is looking for you. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides mental health and psychological trauma treatment for refugees and new immigrants in Idaho. As part of our mission, we provide community-based programs that facilitate healing and education. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with our grant funded programs.
Whether you have a few hours a month or several hours a week to offer, we would love your support. If you would like additional information about how you can help, please fill out the form below or contact Rama Deen: rama@tidwellservices.com
We have many programs with a variety of needs for volunteers. Not all programs have specific positions that are listed below. If you are interested in volunteering at Tidwell, please fill out the contact form below.
Board of Directors Member - Updated 5/16/2018
Tidwell Social Work Board Member
Attend board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events. Be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs. Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings. Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments. Make a personal financial contribution to the organization. Inform others about the organization. Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization. Keep up-to-date on developments in the organization’s field.Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
Refrain from making special requests of the staff.
Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements.
Grant Writer - Updated 5/16/2018
Volunteer Grant Writer
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, supportive, community-minded individual to create lasting social impact.
The Grant Writer will work closely with the Executive Director and President of the Board to prepare and submit proposals, reports, applications, letters of inquiry, budgets, and other written materials intended to obtain funding from institutional donors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Write, edit, prepare, submit, and manage grant requests and reports to foundations, corporations and other funding sources.
•Obtain program information and data for grant proposals.
•Ensure grant proposals and report deadlines are met in a timely manner.
•Ensure that corporate and foundation donors are personally thanked and publicly acknowledged in a timely and professional manner.
•Cultivating relationships with new, current, and lapsed funders.
•Conduct research on prospective foundation, corporate and other funders.
•Provide assistance and support at fundraising events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Exceptional writing and research skills.
•Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office.
•Detail-oriented, highly organized self-starter and a constructive team player.
•Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
•Ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse populations.
