Volunteer

Description

Students and Academics can avail of research placements in areas such as child protection, human rights, innovative health technologies, communicable and non-communicable diseases, HIV and AIDS, youth protection, gender empowerment and much more.

Our partner organisation has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.

We will ensure that the placement is the proper fit and will assist in the production of quality research. You will have the opportunity to meet people who are actively engaging in specific research areas who are continually striving to enhance the qualify of life for others.

If you or your education department have a specific area you wish to research independently or as part of an academic programme, please click ' Apply Now' to discuss your requirements.

View our brochure here:

http://www.vmminternational.org/volunteer/short-term-volunteers/short-term-volunteering-brochure/

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Students and academics can work under guided supervision and/or independently depending on their needs relating to the research.

Your host organisation will arrange meetings with community groups and people operating in the relevent research areas where appropriate. 

The more specific you are on your research topic, the better.

*photograph is from a recent research volunteer placement on Child Labour laws in Uganda.

Skills required for this role:

Research skills

Confidentiality

Ability to work unsupervised if necessary

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Normally Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed

Minimum time commitment per week:
10+ hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Application form Reference checks Garda veting