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VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Join us in empowering trauma survivors and advocating for meaningful change. The Healing and C-PTSD Foundation offers a range of opportunities to make an impact, from volunteering your skills to joining one of our advisory boards. Together, we can create a future where every survivor has access to healing and support in a trauma-informed world.
GENERAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2025-2026
We’re looking for hands-on, reliable volunteers to help us build and sustain the survivor-led work of The Healing & CPTSD Foundation™. Current needs include database building and organization, cold outreach and donor research, grant writing and support, administrative and email assistance, tech and systems setup, research and resource gathering, and general project coordination. This is a great fit for people who are organized, responsive by email, and eager to contribute their skills to something meaningful. If you have your own ideas for how you’d like to volunteer or collaborate, we’d love to hear them.
To get involved, email healingandcptsdfoundation@gmail.com with your background, the areas you’re most interested in helping with, your current capacity, and what you’d specifically like to do while volunteering.
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2025-2026
All positions listed below are volunteer-based leadership roles.
We are seeking hands-on, proactive leaders who want to help build survivor-led systems from the ground up.
Our ideal volunteers are excellent communicators, reliable with email follow-up, and eager to co-create within a mission-driven, trauma-informed nonprofit.
Director of Fundraising
Mission: Build and lead a trauma-informed fundraising strategy that sustains and scales the Foundation’s survivor-led initiatives.
Reports To: President & Board of Directors
Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute the Foundation’s fundraising strategy.
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Oversee donor campaigns, sponsorships, and grant applications.
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Collaborate directly with the President on funding priorities and partnerships.
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Build and lead a small volunteer fundraising committee as the team grows.
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Ensure trauma-informed, ethical fundraising that aligns with the Foundation’s mission.
You’d be a great fit if you:
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Are excellent at email and written communication — responsive, organized, and professional.
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Enjoy being hands-on — writing proposals, building systems, and helping execute ideas.
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Thrive in start-up or mission-driven environments where you help build structure from scratch.
Head of
Healing Grants Program
Mission: Partner directly with the President to design, launch, and oversee the entire Healing Grants Program — from systems to committee formation to survivor grant distribution.
Reports To: President
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Co-develop and implement the Signature Healing Grants Initiative and other survivor support programs.
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Design the full application, review, and award process for Healing Grants.
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Build and manage a Healing Grants Committee of trauma-informed reviewers and advisors.
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Create workflows and policies for grant management, tracking, and reporting.
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Collaborate with the Donor Outreach & Fundraising teams to align funding and implementation.
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Ensure all processes are trauma-informed, ethical, and survivor-centered.
You’d be a great fit if you:
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Are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable building structure from the ground up.
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Have strong email communication and organizational skills.
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Want to co-create something groundbreaking that directly funds survivor healing.
Head of Donor Outreach & Partnerships
Mission: Lead outreach to philanthropists, foundations, and aligned brands to fund the Signature Healing Grants Program and broader Foundation initiatives.
Reports To: President & Director of Fundraising
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Research and identify potential donors, brands, and partners aligned with trauma-informed causes.
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Manage outreach and relationship-building for the Signature Healing Grants Initiative.
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Draft and send partnership proposals, sponsorship decks, and follow-ups.
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Maintain a donor and partner tracking system.
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Collaborate with the President on strategic pitches and communications.
You’d be a great fit if you:
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Are confident and professional in email outreach and relationship-building.
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Love connecting with mission-aligned partners and advocates.
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Are hands-on — writing, tracking, and helping execute outreach, not just delegating it.
Head of Trauma-Informed Policy & Advocacy
Mission: Lead the Foundation’s advocacy efforts to advance trauma-informed policy, CPTSD recognition, and survivor-centered systemic reform.
Reports To: President & Board of Directors
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Lead the Trauma-Informed Policy Team, coordinating volunteers across education, justice, and healthcare reform.
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Oversee initiatives like the CPTSD Census, CPTSD Alliance, and DSM proposal.
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Draft public statements, advocacy briefs, and survivor-centered policy recommendations.
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Build partnerships with advocates, clinicians, and policymakers.
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Represent the Foundation in advocacy coalitions and public discussions.
You’d be a great fit if you:
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Are strong in communication and follow-through, especially via email.
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Enjoy being hands-on — researching, writing, and shaping policy content.
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Are passionate about systemic change and ethical, survivor-led advocacy.
Director of Events & Experiences
Mission: Lead planning and coordination for all Foundation events — including the Healing & CPTSD Impact Gathering, CPTSD Awareness Summit, CPTSD Conference, and all virtual and future in-person fundraising events.
Reports To: President & Board of Directors
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Plan and coordinate all virtual events (and future in-person gatherings).
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Oversee event logistics, timelines, speakers, and programming.
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Ensure all events are trauma-informed, safe, and accessible.
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Collaborate with fundraising and communications teams to secure sponsorships and promote events.
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Document event outcomes and feedback for annual impact reporting.
You’d be a great fit if you:
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Are responsive and organized with strong email and coordination skills.
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Love managing details, planning experiences, and bringing creative ideas to life.
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Are hands-on — ready to help host, manage, and build events from the ground up.
Grant Writer
Mission: Identify, write, and manage grant opportunities that fund the Foundation’s programs, advocacy work, and survivor support initiatives.
Reports To: President & Director of Fundraising
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Research and identify grants aligned with trauma-informed care, mental health, and community healing.
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Write and submit high-quality grant proposals for the Foundation.
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Maintain an organized grant tracking system with deadlines, statuses, and reports.
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Collaborate with the President, Fundraising Director, and Healing Grants Lead to align funding goals.
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Create reusable templates and language for future submissions.
You’d be a great fit if you:
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Have strong writing and organizational skills.
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Are excellent at email communication, research, and follow-up.
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Are hands-on — actively writing, applying, and tracking grants.
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Care deeply about trauma-informed work and survivor-led healing initiatives.
Other Ways to Get Involved
If a volunteer position isn’t right for you, here are other ways to contribute:
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Spread the Word: Share our mission, sign our petition for DSM recognition, and promote trauma-informed policies in your network.
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Fundraise for Us: Host a fundraiser, celebrate your birthday with a donation drive, or rally your community to support survivors.
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Join Our Community: Stay connected and informed by following us on social media for updates on our latest initiatives.
Whether you lend your expertise, contribute your time, or amplify our message, your involvement brings us closer to a future of hope and healing for trauma survivors.
Have another idea?
Have another idea on how we can work together to serve the complex trauma community? We want to hear from you!