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25 people are interested
Research Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Womankind, Rising Above Violence
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25 people are interested
- Purpose/Overview:
Womankind is submitting several federal and city grant applications in early 2020. We are seeking research assistance in updating and enhancing the background material for each proposal.
- Supervisor:
Brooke Barber, Grants Manager (remote supervisor; available by email, phone and video/skype, etc.).
- Location:
Volunteer can work remotely or at the Womankind office on Broadway.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Perform research tasks as assigned by Supervisor (such as updating population statistics, summarizing case studies, updating previous proposal data on incidence of sexual and domestic violence, anti-trafficking and related issues.
- Assist in reading and editing documents (proposals, abstracts, memorandums, etc.).
- ExpectedTime Commitment:
Scheduling is flexible. Volunteer may work 1 day per week (~8 hrs) or spread out time over a number of days each week. All research tasks need to be completed in between Feb. and March 2020.
- Schedule:
This position starts ASAP.
- Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or college student desired.
Strong interest in research, writing, issues affecting women, immigrants, survivors of violence/trauma.
Interested in gaining experience in the nonprofit sector.
Ability to work independently and manage own schedule.
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About Womankind, Rising Above Violence
Location:
42 Broadway, Suite 1836, New York, NY 10004, US
Mission Statement
Womankind uses the multidimensionality of our Asian heritage to work alongside survivors of gender-based violence as they build a path to healing. We are working tirelessly to create a future where we Rise Above Violence and our communities can innovate towards collective well-being, restoration, and social justice.
Description
Womankind brings critical resources and deep cultural competency to help survivors of all ages find refuge, recovery, and renewal from domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence. Through our programs, we offer a wide variety of services in 18+ Asian languages and dialects, including: a toll-free 24/7 multilingual helpline, safe and confidential emergency housing, culturally-informed counseling, family law and immigration legal assistance, wellness activities, creative arts therapy, support groups, and economic empowerment workshops. We are an expert in serving Asian communities, yet our services are valuable and available to all. Whether in our services or in our increasing advocacy and policy work, Womankind first centers the survivor by uplifting them to control their own lives and narratives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
32 Broadway10th FloorNew York City, NY 10004
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Market Research / Analysis
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Scheduling is flexible. Volunteer may work 1 day per week (~8 hrs) or spread out time over a number of days each week. All research tasks need to be completed in between Feb. and March 2020.
- B.A. or college student desired.Strong interest in research, writing, issues affecting women, immigrants, survivors of violence/trauma. Interested in gaining experience in the nonprofit sector. Ability to work independently and manage schedule.