Open Core Volunteer Positions:
Help us support breast cancer survivors in our community. Whether you're a writer, data nerd, marketer, or storyteller — there's a place for you here. Please send resume and letter of interest to Info@backyardbreasties.org
We also need volunteers to pet sit and to garden.
Learn more about our mission here.
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Grant Writer
Reports To
President or Volunteer Manager
Time Commitment
5–12 hours per month (deadline-driven)
Role Summary
The Grant Writer Volunteer researches, drafts, and submits grant proposals aligned with the organization’s mission and capacity. This role focuses on quality over quantity. Assist in the story telling of the organization with a growing grant portfolio in mind.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for attending any required grant proposal meetings
Research relevant funding opportunities
Draft grant narratives and supporting materials
Collaborate on budgets and program descriptions
Track deadlines and reporting requirements
Maintain grant documentation
Required Skills
Experience in writing winning grant proposals
Strong writing and storytelling ability
Research skills
Attention to detail and deadlines
Experience with healthcare or breast cancer grant writing is a plus
Compensation is through a 1099. Commensurate with experience and open to negotiations.
Content Creator Volunteer
Reports To
Marketing Lead or President
Time Commitment
3–8 hours per month
Role Summary
The Content Creator captures and shares the organization’s story through visuals, writing, and digital media. This role helps translate impact into content people actually want to engage with.
Key Responsibilities
Create social media posts, graphics, or short videos
Capture photos or stories at events or programs
Assist with blog posts or newsletters
Maintain a content calendar
Ensure content aligns with brand and mission
Ideal Skills
Creativity and visual storytelling
Familiarity with basic design or content tools
Ability to work within brand guidelines
Survey & Data Volunteer
Reports To
Volunteer Manager
Time Commitment
Project-based (2–10 hours per project)
Role Summary
The Survey & Data Volunteer helps the organization measure impact, collect feedback, and turn information into insight. This role ensures decisions are informed—not just based on gut feelings.
Key Responsibilities
Design simple surveys (participant, volunteer, community)
Collect and organize data including pre and post data
Analyze trends and summarize findings
Create basic reports or visuals for board use
Support grant reporting and program evaluation
Required Skills
Advanced Excel
Ability to explain data clearly to non-data people
Experience with Data visualization
Assist in identify outcomes, metrics and measures
Familiar with data coding
Event Planner Volunteer
Reports To
Volunteer Manager
Time Commitment
5–15 hours per month during event cycles
Role Summary
The Event Planner Volunteer coordinates logistics for fundraising and community events. This role turns ideas into actual, functional events—on time, on budget, and without chaos.
Key Responsibilities
Plan event timelines, logistics, and task lists
Coordinate volunteers, vendors, and partners
Support permits, insurance, and venue needs
Track event expenses and materials
Assist with day-of execution and post-event follow-up
Required Skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable with Donor software, Google Office for communication
Must be able to submit appropriate paperwork in a timely manner
Able to remain enthusiastic in a growing organization
