Volunteer with Us

Are you adopted from China and interested in your Chinese history, connecting with a community of adoptees, and helping reunite families separated during the one-child policy? Nanchang Project (NCPT) is seeking volunteers to fill various unpaid roles within our organization. These are remote positions for our current and future programs and initiatives. If yes to the above, please review the available volunteer positions and apply below!

How you'll benefit:

• Work with an awesome remote team (we may be partial!) of motivated individuals who share the common goal of assisting adoptees and birth families in reuniting

• Give back to our community of adoptees by using your specific skill set to assist your peers in their personal search journey

• Have your picture and bio published on our website’s team page (because you’re official!)

• Flexible scheduling; tasks can be completed in your free time

• Use this experience as a résumé builder

• Share in our successes as a member of our collaborative and impactful organization—every adoptee or birth relative helped is a WIN for the community!

Volunteer Grant Writer

We are seeking experienced volunteer grant writers to join our team.

This role is best suited for individuals who have independently written or substantially contributed to successful grant applications, letters of inquiry, foundation proposals, or similar funding submissions.

Please note: strong writing ability and prior grant-writing experience are essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Research prospective grant opportunities

• Draft letters of inquiry and grant applications

• Work collaboratively with leadership to develop compelling proposals

• Meet agreed-upon deadlines and communicate progress consistently

• Revise and refine drafts based on feedback when needed

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience writing grant applications and/or letters of inquiry

• Excellent research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

• Reliable communication and follow-through

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with U.S. grant funding structures and foundations

• Experience with Canadian or international grants also welcome

• Experience in nonprofit, academic, arts, community, health, or advocacy sectors

Time Commitment:

• Flexible; estimated 3 hours per week

If interested, please submit an application along with your résumé or CV along with 1-2 writing samples (grant-related preferred).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. We look forward to your application!

Who we are:

The Nanchang Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018, fully operated by volunteers. Our mission is to help re-connect adoptees with their roots in China. To date, we have assisted in over 130 reunions and registered 700+ birth families. Our team consists of volunteers across 6 countries. We are proudly also the only organization of its kind that is co-led by both Chinese adoptees and adoptive parents. Ultimately, the longterm vision for Nanchang Project is to someday be entirely led by adult adoptees, so joining our team will help us get closer to accomplishing this goal.

Eligibility:

We welcome all candidates with a passion for our mission to reunite families affected by separation to apply! Our current team is made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Chinese adoptees and members from these adjacent communities are strongly encouraged to apply: those of Asian descent, domestic or international adoptees, adoptive family members. You may be located anywhere in the world; all positions will be conducted remotely. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.