Write Bids, Empower Lives - Volunteer

Join My Trauma Is Chronic, But I Am Iconic!!™ as a Volunteer Bid Writer and help secure vital funding to support people overcoming trauma and adversity. This remote, part-time role is perfect for someone with strong writing skills who wants to create real social impact.

This role will make a powerful difference to MTICBIAI by helping us secure the funding needed to deliver our programmes, workshops, and resources. As a Volunteer Bid Writer, your work will directly enable us to expand our reach and provide life‑changing support for individuals who have experienced trauma, adversity, and systemic barriers. Every successful application you write will translate into more safe spaces for healing, more mentoring opportunities, and more tools for resilience. Without funding, our ability to continue delivering these services is limited.

By contributing your skills, you will strengthen the sustainability of our organisation and allow us to grow, ensuring that people who are often overlooked or marginalised can access the support they deserve. Your role will help us create long‑term change, not only in the lives of individuals but within communities, by breaking cycles of silence, stigma, and isolation. The impact of your work goes beyond securing resources; it helps us amplify voices that are often unheard and ensure that people are empowered to transform their pain into power. By supporting MTICBIAI, you will be part of a movement that champions resilience, belonging, and social justice. Your contribution as a Bid Writer will be instrumental in driving this mission forward.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a volunteer who brings both skill and passion to the role of Bid Writer. Ideally, you will have experience in bid writing, grant writing, or proposal development, with a proven ability to create compelling, well‑structured applications. Strong research and analytical skills are essential, as you will need to identify suitable funding opportunities and tailor applications to meet specific requirements. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities are important, as is the capacity to present complex ideas in a clear, persuasive, and accessible way. An understanding of the nonprofit sector and funding landscape will be valuable, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with the MTICBIAI team.

Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who is organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage their time independently while meeting deadlines. Because we work with sensitive subjects, empathy and an awareness of trauma‑informed approaches are qualities we deeply value. Experience or interest in mental health, trauma, or community‑based support would be a bonus, though not essential. Above all, we are seeking a volunteer who shares our values of resilience, empowerment, and inclusivity. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference and are eager to use your skills to support a cause that uplifts and transforms lives, we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

As a Volunteer Bid Writer with My Trauma Is Chronic, But I Am Iconic!!™ (MTICBIAI), you will play an essential role in helping us secure funding that allows our organisation to continue providing life‑changing support to individuals and communities facing trauma, adversity, and systemic challenges. Your contribution will directly impact the reach and sustainability of our programmes, workshops, and initiatives, ensuring that people have access to the resources they need to heal, build resilience, and thrive.

The key responsibility of this role is to prepare, develop, and submit high‑quality funding proposals and bids. This includes researching suitable funding opportunities, identifying grants and tenders that align with MTICBIAI’s mission, and writing compelling applications that clearly demonstrate the value and impact of our work. You will work to ensure that all applications meet funders’ requirements, guidelines, and deadlines while maintaining a consistent tone and message that reflects our values and vision.

In practice, your tasks may include:

• Researching and identifying grant opportunities, trusts, and foundations that align with our work.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading persuasive funding applications.
• Ensuring that proposals are accurate, well‑structured, and tailored to specific funders.
• Liaising with members of the MTICBIAI team to gather relevant data, case studies, or impact evidence for applications.
• Maintaining accurate records of funding opportunities, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Tracking and evaluating the success of submitted bids to inform future applications.

Although this is a voluntary role, the work you do will have tangible outcomes. Each successful bid will mean more workshops, more mentoring sessions, and more resources for the communities we serve. Even bids that do not secure funding contribute to our organisational learning, strengthening our future applications and ensuring our continued growth.

You will be supported by a small but dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference. MTICBIAI is a community‑interest organisation built on principles of solidarity, empowerment, and inclusion. We operate with a collaborative approach and value the contributions of everyone involved. As a volunteer, you will not be working in isolation but will have the opportunity to connect with staff and fellow volunteers who share your commitment to social change.

This role is remote and flexible, designed to fit around your existing commitments. We value consistency and reliability, but we also recognise the importance of balance and well‑being. You will have the freedom to manage your time, while knowing that your efforts are making a real difference.

Ultimately, the key priority for our Volunteer Bid Writer is to strengthen MTICBIAI’s ability to sustain and expand our impact. Through your research and writing, you will help unlock funding that translates directly into opportunities for healing, empowerment, and transformation for individuals and communities who need it most.