

The Letters Foundation works with many volunteers on a weekly basis. Integral to the success of the Foundation, our volunteers continue to surpass our expectations in everything that they do in order to best serve our grant-seeking constituents. Our volunteers donate precious time and invaluable skills to help make our grantmaking possible.
Operations Volunteer Operations Volunteers help the Foundation with administrative support around the office. Responsibilities range from scanning letters and application materials, to entering a constituent's general request into our database, to supporting the Foundation staff with other key operational tasks.
Letter Reader Letter Readers play an essential role in understanding the applicant’s grant request. Using Doris’s criteria, these volunteers review each initial letter mailed to the Foundation to determine whether or not to move the constituent forward in the grants process.
Application Specialist Application Specialists serve as advocates for constituents once their request is approved for further review. They help applicants gather, review, and submit all necessary documentation to the Foundation in a timely manner, forging trust with applicants through an intense stage of the grants process.
Researchers Volunteers with diverse professional experiences and backgrounds make up our research team, helping Foundation staff at each stage of responding to grant requests. Among many responsibilities, researchers identify appropriate resources for constituent referrals, and use their personal or professional experiences to contribute to our shared Knowledge Base of relevant information and community resources.
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please take a few minutes to fill out a volunteer survey.