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Casa Chirilagua | Alexandria, VA | Volunteer From Home

Are you passionate about storytelling, community impact, and opening doors of opportunity? Casa Chirilagua is looking for a dedicated Grant Writing Volunteer to help fuel programs that transform lives in our vibrant Latino immigrant community.

Why This Role Matters

Every grant you help us secure directly supports students, families, mentorship, local leadership, and the future of Chirilagua. Your words become hope, opportunity, and lasting change.

What You’ll Do
Research grant opportunities
Draft and edit compelling proposals
Support our fundraising team with clear, mission-centered writing
Help strengthen programs serving 1st–12th graders and their families

Why You’ll Love This Role 

-Work 100% from home — flexible hours that fit your schedule
-Meaningful impact — your writing opens doors for kids and families
-Be part of a Christ-centered mission transforming a neighborhood
-Great for resumes, portfolios, and career growth
-Tax-deductible volunteer hours provided

Who We’re Looking For
-Strong writer who loves crafting clear, inspiring narratives
-Detail-oriented and organized
-Passionate about community development, youth empowerment, or nonprofit work
-Experience in grant writing is a bonus.

Join Us and Be Part of Something Bigger
Your gifts and your time can help shape futures, empower families, and strengthen a whole community. If you’re ready to make a difference through the power of writing, we’d love to hear from you!

KIDS CLUB (ELEMENTARY PROGRAM)
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30PM

TEENS CLUB (MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30PM

CASA 2 CAREER (HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7PM

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Responsibilities: Support academic, social-emotional, and character growth in students by providing reading buddies, homework help, engaging in games, team building activities, art projects, and off-site trips.

Additional notes: As most of our volunteer opportunities are with children, we require all volunteers to submit a volunteer application with references, complete a background check, participate in child safety training and program training. All these efforts are to keep our children safe. As a faith-based not-for-profit, we openly offer Christian education at our programs. It is not a requirement to subscribe to a certain faith to volunteer, but we do suggest only those comfortable with open Christian teaching to volunteer.

Starting September 3, 2025

Support Casa Chirilagua's after school academic, spiritual and emotional learning for elementary (grades 1-5) Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays at our neighborhood community center. 

Chirilagua is located in Arlandria and home to many Central American families eager to support their children's learning. 

Note: Our after school program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3-5:30pm, we welcome volunteers to arrive anytime between 3-4pm as their schedules allow. 

Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least a semester of regular volunteering (3+ times a month). This allows for better relationship building all around. 

Starting September 2, 2025

Support Casa Chirilagua's after school academic, spiritual and emotional learning for middle school (grades 6-8) Tuesdays or Thursdays at our neighborhood community center. 

Chirilagua is located in Arlandria and home to many Central American families eager to support their children's learning. 

Note: Our after school program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm. (Thursday is a Bible study, volunteers are asked to sign the Apostles Creed as a statement of faith to serve this day).

Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least a semester of regular volunteering (2+ times a month). This allows for better relationship building all around.

Starting September 2, 2025

Support Casa Chirilagua's after school academic, spiritual and emotional learning for high school (grades 9-12) Tuesdays or Thursdays at our neighborhood community center. 

Chirilagua is located in Arlandria and home to many Central American families eager to support their children's learning. 

Note: Our after school program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. (Thursday is a Bible study, volunteers are asked to sign the Apostles Creed as a statement of faith to serve this day).

Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least a semester of regular volunteering (3+ times a month). This allows for better relationship building all around.