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Help Shape the Future of Wellbeing Through Acts of Kindness - Research Volunteer Opportunity

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Recruiting Organization: Do Me A Favour Buddy

Do Me A Favour Buddy is seeking volunteers for an exciting research study exploring how personalised acts of kindness impact wellbeing, happiness, and sense of purpose.

About the Study

We're conducting an 8-week research project to understand how targeted acts of kindness affect both givers and receivers. Our research aims to gather evidence on how personalised kindness activities might improve mental wellbeing, reduce feelings of loneliness, and enhance life satisfaction, in development of a transformative app.

What's Involved

  • Complete an initial onboarding survey about your personality traits, preferences, and wellbeing
  • Participate in our 8-week programme
  • Receive personalised suggestions for simple acts of kindness
  • Track your experiences and feelings
  • Complete brief weekly check-ins
  • Share your feedback through a final survey
  • Participate in follow-up assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months to help us understand long-term effects

Time Commitment

  • 8 weeks for the main study period
  • Approximately 10-15 minutes per day during active participation
  • Weekly check-ins (about 5-10 minutes each)
  • Brief follow-up surveys at 3, 6, and 12 months post-study (about 15 minutes each)

Who Can Apply

We're looking for participants who are:

  • Age 18 or older
  • Willing to commit to the full 8-week programme
  • Able to participate in follow-up assessments over the course of a year
  • Interested in exploring how kindness might impact wellbeing
  • Comfortable using a mobile app for daily interactions
  • Open to providing honest feedback about their experiences

Benefits of Participating

  • Be part of groundbreaking research on wellbeing
  • Gain personal insights about your happiness and mental wellbeing patterns
  • Potentially experience positive changes in your own life satisfaction
  • Help develop an evidence-based approach that could benefit thousands
  • Receive a comprehensive report of the study findings

About Do Me A Favour Buddy

Founded after a transformative experience with the power of targeted kindness, we're developing data-driven approaches to improve wellbeing through simple, personalized acts. Our work in being validated by King's College London.

How to Apply

If you're interested in participating in this research opportunity, please complete our application form at https://forms.gle/RY8baSoJAX3AAQQG6

Applications close 31 Mar 2025. Selected participants will be notified by 07 Apr 2025.

Your privacy matters to us. All data collected will be anonymised and handled according to strict ethical guidelines.

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CAUSE AREAS

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Health & Medicine, Politics

WHEN

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WHERE

Covent GardenLondon, England WC2EUnited Kingdom

(51.51166,-0.1211)
 

SKILLS

  • Human Resources Diversity
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination

GOOD FOR

  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • FEW_HOURS_WEEK

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