Research Volunteer

9th September 2024

Volunteer at 1625 Independent People

1625 Independent People supports 16 to 25 year olds who have faced or are facing homelessness in the South West. We house and support young people to build independent lives.  

Our aim is to make sure everyone gets something out of your volunteering experience; you, us and the people we support.  

Volunteer Researcher role x 2 (Aged 18+)  

The role: 

Working with the 1625 Heritage Project archives, volunteer researchers will collate and present key themes and findings to a small group of young people and volunteers who are creating heritage themed podcasts about key events in the history of Kingsley Hall.  

  • Researchers will be expected to volunteer remotely, conducting research independently. 
  • Research needed to collate archive materials for heritage project.  
  • Research team will work together to create accessible and appealing summaries of the key research themes. 
  • Researchers will be supported by the Heritage team. 
  • Researchers to present findings and materials in person to other volunteers and participants as part of Oral History Project workshops. 

Key skills:  

  • Research/history skills. 
  • Experience/interest using online archives. 
  • Presentation skills for workshops- although enthusiasm is more important! 
  • Good communication skills. 
  • Capacity to offer approx 3 – 4 hours weekly for a 6 – 8 week period in July and August (specific dates TBC) 
  • Ability to work pro-actively and independently. 

We offer:  

  • Induction and regular support. 
  • Materials and equipment as needed 
  • Local travel costs to Bristol to present findings to groups. 

Closing date for applications – 5pm Friday 26th June. 

1625 Independent People is committed to promoting equal opportunity and diversity. For our policies, including our full Volunteering policy, see here. 

Successful candidates will require 2 references. 

Any enquiries and for an application form please email Kes.Robinson@1625ip.co.uk  or call 07977 066 190 

 

Please include an address if you would like a paper copy sent to you. 

Volunteering Application Form

  • 1. Contact Information

  • If you have any questions, or would prefer this form to be emailed or posted to you, please email volunteering@1625ip.co.uk
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY

  • 2. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 3. REASONS FOR VOLUNTEERING

  • 4. References

  • Please provide two referees. In absence of a professional, employment or educational referee we can accept a reference from a support worker or character reference (excluding friends and family members)

  • 5. CONVICTIONS

  • We want to ensure that our workers, volunteers and clients are not placed at risk. As 1625 Independent People meets the requirements of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, certain roles may be required to undergo a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Offences do not necessarily mean that your application will be turned down. We give careful consideration to providing opportunities for ex-offenders.

  • 6. DISABILITY / Access Requirements

  • 7. Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring

  • We are committed to make sure all our Volunteers are not discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics. By providing information about yourself, you will help us adhere to equal opportunities best practice and to identify any barriers to diversity among our volunteers. You do not have to answer all the questions but the more information you give, the more effective we can be. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.
  • Disability Definition The Equality Act 2010 states “A person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.” We fully support the social model of disability and we recognise that people with different impairments or medical conditions can experience different barriers.
  • I confirm that the details I have given in this application are accurate. If my application is successful I understand that any false statement or failure to disclose information may result in the end of any position offered to me.