Grant Research & Proposal Development Volunteer
ADRA-ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY
MUSLIM HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION MERHAMET - SANDZAK
NOVI PAZAR, Serbia
Description
Merhamet Sandžak is committed to supporting IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable families through humanitarian aid and long-term development projects. The volunteer will support the organisation’s fundraising and project development efforts by identifying and analysing grant calls, awards, and other funding opportunities relevant to organisation’s mission. The role includes monitoring funding databases and donor websites, assessing eligibility and strategic fit, and preparing concise summaries of promising opportunities. The volunteer will collaborate with the team to support early proposal development, including background research, collecting required information, and contributing to draft concept notes or sections of grant applications. This position is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit strategy, fundraising, and international project development.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
All the costs associated with the volunteering will be covered by the grant. The volunteer will be provided round flight ticket and a lockable and safe apartment, with a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom in the city center near the office premises. In addition, the volunteer will receive a monthly allowance to cover other daily expenses such as meals, local transportation, communication, and other living necessities. Public transport is not commonly used, and the volunteer can use bicycles, walk, or even use public electric scooters.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will attend a pre-departure training to prepare for the opportunity, as well as an on-arrival training which will introduce the participants to the host country. Along with Code of Conduct orientation and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training, Merhamet can provide training on the Project Cycle Management to enable better understanding of programming and conducting activities. Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to participate in other Merhamet’s capacity-building activities.
Participant profile
Strong analytical and research skills, excellent written English, attention to detail, and interest in nonprofit funding and project development. Experience with grants or research is an advantage.
Activity dates
A total of 32 week(s) during the period 01/05/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
KRAGUJEVACKA STREET 12, NOVI PAZAR, Serbia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Disaster prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Disaster Preparedness
Post Disaster relief
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Shelter
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/03/2026 23:59
Project code
2023-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101140258