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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

At the GRIN2B Foundation, volunteers are essential to advancing our mission of supporting families and promoting research for GRIN2B-related neurodevelopmental disorder. Whether you’re helping plan our signature events, assisting with fundraising or contributing your skills to a specific project, your time and talents make a meaningful difference.

We offer a range of volunteer opportunities to suit different interests, skills, and availability. Our needs vary throughout the year depending on upcoming events and initiatives, so there’s always a chance to get involved and make an impact.

How to Become a Volunteer

To ensure the best match between volunteers and opportunities, we’ve designed a simple process:

  1. Explore Opportunities

See below to learn about available opportunities, from helping with our Family Weekend to supporting specific fundraising initiatives or behind-the-scenes administrative work.

  1. Complete the Volunteer Application

Submit an official volunteer application, which helps us understand your interests, skills, and availability. This step is essential in identifying the roles that align best with your strengths and our current needs.

  1. Application Review

Once we receive your application, our team will review it carefully. Please note that volunteer opportunities are limited and depend on the organization’s needs at the time. While we value every application, not all applicants may be immediately selected. If you’re not chosen for your first preference, we’ll keep your information on file for future opportunities that might be a better fit.

  1. Get Started

If selected, you’ll receive an onboarding email with next steps, including training or specific instructions for your role. We’ll provide everything you need to succeed and make an impact.

Volunteer Expectations

We appreciate the time and skills contributed by each of our volunteers, and we strive to create meaningful experiences for everyone involved. In return, we ask for commitment, clear communication, and enthusiasm for helping us achieve our mission.

If you’re ready to join our incredible team of volunteers, please see below to get started with the application process. For any questions, contact us at info@grin2b.com.

We can’t wait to work with you!

GRIN2B Foundation Volunteer Tiers

Tier 1: Hive Helpers

Hive Helpers are the backbone of our volunteer community, providing opportunities that require minimal time commitment and high-impact support. This tier buzzes with opportunities that include office support, social media awareness, and legislative advocacy. Volunteers with little time but a desire to get involved should start here. These roles are designed to fit easily into your schedule while making a significant difference in our mission.

Office Support

Help GRIN2B with essential administrative tasks such as data entry, email outreach, and transcribing and translating. These tasks help ensure smooth operations for our foundation to focus on the mission.

Social Media

Engage with our community by raising awareness of GRIN2B through social media.

Legislation

Engage in legislative advocacy by emailing or calling your elected officials about the GRIN2B Foundation. You can also take part by signing letters to your representatives through advocacy alerts.

Tier 2: Pollination Pioneers

Pollination Pioneers are at the forefront of spreading impactful initiatives that blossom into positive change. This tier involves more effort and commitment, with opportunities such as joining a committee, becoming a community ambassador and fundraising.  Volunteers in this role will help plant seeds of change and nurture them into fruition, driving the foundation forward.

Committees

Collaborate with other dedicated members to plan and execute strategic initiatives, bringing in fresh perspectives to the table. Potential committees include:

  • Fundraising
  • Conference Planning
  • Family Advisory
  • Insight and Experience Panel
  • Medical Advisory Board (invitation only)

GRIN2B Community Ambassador

Represent GRIN2B Foundation at advocacy events, host regional family meetups, and serve as a point of contact for newly diagnosed families, providing them with crucial information and support.

Fundraising

Create Fundraisers through social media or within your local community. Potential fundraisers include:

  • Social Media Birthday Fundraisers
  • Golf Outings or similar events
  • Corporate Fundraisers

Tier 3: Nectar Navigators

Nectar Navigators demonstrate a high level of commitment, guiding the hive toward empowerment and growth in all areas of our mission. Opportunities in this tier include leadership roles, such as chairing committees and support groups, coordinating community engagement, and utilizing special skills like photography and video editing, legal and medical expertise, and public speaking.

Community and Corporate Engagement

  • Drive impactful change by securing corporate sponsorships, developing strategic partnerships with key organizations and stakeholders, and facilitating major community initiatives.

Special Skills

  • Utilize your expertise in the medical field, science, or law; apply your marketing knowledge, family psychology insights, and communication skills; or leverage your public speaking abilities. Creative skills such as photography, filmmaking, editing and graphic design are also highly valued.

Leadership  

  • Take on a leadership role such as heading a committee, leading a support group, or advocacy group on Capitol Hill or your state’s Capitol Building.

Volunteer Statement

GRIN2B Foundation welcomes volunteers from all walks of life, not just parents with children with GRIN2B. Whether you can contribute in small ways or take on larger projects, your time and effort are invaluable to our cause. Join us in our mission to create community, raise awareness, and fund research for GRIN2B.