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Voluntary Sustainability Researcher
Organisation Details
People & Planet
Activity type: Education, Environment and Gardening, Research
Sub theme: Education, Environment, International
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: People & Planet is the largest student network in the UK campaigning for social and environmental justice.
Description of role: Sustainability Research Volunteer
People & Planet is looking for volunteers to assist with compiling its 2021 People & Planet
University League; the only higher education ranking that classifies based on social and climate justice criteria.
Universities impart skills and knowledge, form life-long beliefs and behaviours, act as centres of communities, employ, house and feed large numbers of people and promote the creation and sharing of knowledge. We believe this makes them uniquely placed to lead on environmental and ethical issues. For this reason the People & Planet University League has been running since 2007 and has been published by high-profile media partners such as The Guardian and The Times Higher Education.
Volunteers will research publicly available university documents and assess universities against our marking criteria, which cover a wide range of climate and social justice issues including decarbonisation, fossil fuel divestment, ethical banking, workers’ rights and ethical supply chains among others. This work will help to push the university sector towards taking immediate and appropriate action on the climate crisis and upholding the rights and wellbeing of all people
internationally.
The role will develop and improve the following areas:
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Attention to detail
• Use of data collection software
• Time management and keeping to deadlines
• Working independently and remotely
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of estates management and corporate sustainability
People & Planet is looking for volunteers to assist with compiling its 2021 People & Planet
University League; the only higher education ranking that classifies based on social and climate justice criteria.
Universities impart skills and knowledge, form life-long beliefs and behaviours, act as centres of communities, employ, house and feed large numbers of people and promote the creation and sharing of knowledge. We believe this makes them uniquely placed to lead on environmental and ethical issues. For this reason the People & Planet University League has been running since 2007 and has been published by high-profile media partners such as The Guardian and The Times Higher Education.
Volunteers will research publicly available university documents and assess universities against our marking criteria, which cover a wide range of climate and social justice issues including decarbonisation, fossil fuel divestment, ethical banking, workers’ rights and ethical supply chains among others. This work will help to push the university sector towards taking immediate and appropriate action on the climate crisis and upholding the rights and wellbeing of all people
internationally.
The role will develop and improve the following areas:
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Attention to detail
• Use of data collection software
• Time management and keeping to deadlines
• Working independently and remotely
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of estates management and corporate sustainability
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills, Research, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 25 hours a week for 2 weeks
Location:
Remote