Researcher

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Researcher

Volunteer Position Description

PURPOSE

Workers Defense Project seeks to empower volunteers and expand the volunteer program by creating an administrative team. The Researcher will research best practices in volunteerism, conduct surveys, and provide analysis and recommendations to the Volunteer Coordinator.

ACTIVITIES

• Conduct intensive studies on subjects requested by the Volunteer Coordinator and/or Workers Defense Project.
• Review books, journals, and websites.
• Update the Volunteer Coordinator on volunteerism resources on a regular basis.
• Conduct written and oral surveys.
• Contact outsides sources of information.
• Order resource materials.
• Analyze data and write reports.
• Develop and manage the resources library.
• Communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator and other administrative team members on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Research experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with volunteerism resources is a plus.
• Be present and on time for shifts and meetings.

TIME FRAME

• We ask that you commit to 6 months in this role in order for us to properly evaluate this new position.
• We estimate that this role will require 3 hours of work per week, but this is subject to change.

SITE/SUPERVISION

• Research takes place at our office, 5604 Manor Road, or can be done remotely.
• The position is supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator, who will provide preliminary orientation and ongoing support.
• Contact laura@workersdefense.org for next steps in getting started.

BENEFITS

• Supporting our mission to empower low-income workers by providing excellent information on volunteerism best practices so that we can provide the best possible support to our members.
• Professional research experience.