Volunteer Opportunities



About Mount Hope


The Mount Hope Housing Company is a 501 (c)(3) community development organization providing affordable housing, youth services, employment, job training, real estate development, and asset building programs to residents of the Mount Hope community in the Bronx. Mount Hope aims to develop, educate, and empower community residents while invigorating and investing in the neighborhood infrastructure and physical space. Mount Hope is a premier nonprofit in the “business” of community development fostering community growth and sustainability.

Volunteers are vital to the success and development of Mount Hope Housing Company, Inc. and the various services it offers to the community. We welcome you to be a part of Mount Hope's mission of creating a revitalized, sustainable community in the Bronx by becoming a volunteer. There are many opportunities for volunteers in Mount Hope's offices and programs.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Conduct financial literacy seminars with the Asset Building Program Tutor or mentor youth in Mount Hope’s youth program, Project R.E.A.D.Y.: Provide homework help (ages 6-10), assist with SAT and GED Test preparation (ages 14-17, 18-22), and technology training for all ages Assist at our community and recreational events Provide office support in the following areas: Development and Communications, Legal Advisory and Administrative Help


Grant Writing Internship

Currently seeking a Grantwriter who will help the Development Department secure grants from funders. The position is a full or part-time position depending on your availability.

Duties
    Conduct research for programmatic is operational grants
    Assist with the preparation of grant proposals
    Help to update grant calendar and formulate ranking system in reference to grantmakers

Qualifications
    An undergraduate or graduate student
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
    Experience writing grants preferred

Benefits
An intern will receive training, have the opportunity to learn new skills, obtain academic credit, and apply their skills in a meaningful way.


Event Planning Internship
Currently seeking a part-time of full time Event Planning Intern for the Development Department. The position is a full or part-time position depending on your availability.

Duties
    Help plan, execute, and manage events
    Track relevant event budgets
    Create marketing materials, press kits, and press releases
    Solicit for monetary and in-kind donations
    Maintain RSVP lists

Qualifications
    An undergraduate or graduate student
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Experience writing grants preferred

Benefits
An intern will receive training, have the opportunity to learn new skills, obtain academic credit, gain professional experience in event planning, and apply their skills in a meaningful way.


Prospect Researcher / Internship
Currently seeking a part-time of full time Prospect Researcher for the Development Department. The position is a full or part-time position depending on your availability.

Duties
    Conduct research on Mount Hope constituents
    Conduct the stewardship of individuals and grantmakers
    Provide recommendations for improving cultivation strategies
    Track cultivation activity

Qualifications
    The intern must exercise confidentiality, be very detailed, and organized
    Must know Microsoft Office
    Undergraduate student or recent graduate
    Excellent verbal communication skills

Benefits
An intern will receive training, have the opportunity to learn new skills, obtain academic credit, gain professional experience in event planning, and apply their skills in a meaningful way.


Public Relations and Marketing Internship

Currently seeking a part-time of full time Public Relations Intern for the Development Department. The position is a full or part-time position depending on your availability.

Duties
    Design invitations and fliers for fundraisers and friend-raisers
    Draft Mount Hope’s 2008 newsletter
    Draft press releases and media advisories
    Create presidential news flashes and letters updating our community, board, and supporters on “What’s New” at Mount Hope
    Post events on community boards to build awareness


Qualifications
    Implement the use of one of the following design programs: Quark, Adobe, and Microsoft Publisher
    Must know Microsoft Office
    Undergraduate student or recent graduate
    Excellent verbal communication skills

Benefits
An intern will receive training, have the opportunity to learn new skills, obtain academic credit, gain professional experience in marketing and public relations, and apply their skills in a meaningful way.

Those interested in volunteering, contact Vanessa Matthew or CandyRose Cotto for opportunities at 718-299-2051 ext. 23 and 718-299-2051 ext. 10 respectively. Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume. For the Grantwriting internship please send 1 writing sample.