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Become a Foundation Volunteer

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice is rare in the foundation world in that we utilize grant recommendationthe knowledge and expertise of community volunteers in making grant and scholarship recommendations.

In most foundations, these decisions are made by staff and then approved by a board. Here at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, volunteer grant screening committees review grant proposals, conduct site visits, and ultimately make grant recommendations to our volunteer Board of Directors.

In addition, a committee of more than 50 volunteers meets in May to determine Foundation scholarship awards for the coming school year. While these processes take time and effort to coordinate, it is well worth the input from our communities' experts.

Our volunteers' generosity is tremendous, and our communities are stronger because of their efforts. What we are doing here is more powerful than philanthropy alone. We are building social capital, which is a measure of our community’s interconnectedness…our willingness to be involved, to help each other, and to trust each other. Simply put, we are better together.

volunteeringThe commitment our volunteers make is a living example of the "better together" idea. This community foundation is far greater than the sum of its parts, and its strength lies in the vast interconnectedness of our not-for-profit agencies, educators, parents, donors, program administrators, and volunteers.           

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice is fortunate to have the support of so many citizens who care enough to give of themselves. We thank each of them.


If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we invite you to complete the online application form below. In addition, please email your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other relevant information to info@gulfcoastcf.org or by mail to 601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, FL 34285. You can also call 941.486.4600 or stop by the Foundation's office to request a volunteer form.
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* City
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Areas of expertise: (please check all that apply)
Communications
Construction
Education
Finance
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Management
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Volunteer areas: (please check all in which you would be interested in volunteering)
Grant review
Scholarship review
Office support
Other


Availability:
Year-round
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Thank you so much for considering Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice as one of your volunteer opportunities. We appreciate the sharing of your time and talent with the Foundation, thereby allowing us to better serve the community. Volunteers are recognized as representatives of the Foundation and are guided by the same policies as all employees.
As we often deal with sensitive information about our grant seekers and donors, we expect that any information you hear or see will remain confidential as per the Foundation’s Confidentiality Agreement. The Foundation’s Confidentiality Agreement is to be read, signed, and abided by.
Your electronic signature below indicates that you understand that this position is an unpaid volunteer position. As such it is not eligible for any benefits including worker’s compensation, disability, and/or health insurance. Either party, you or the Foundation, may discontinue the volunteer relationship at any time for any reason.
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