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LGBTQ+ Sexual Health Needs Researcher
Organisation Details
LGBT Foundation - Volunteer Programme
Sub theme: Culture, Health and Wellbeing, LGBT+
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: LGBT Foundation are a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and empower LGBTQ+ individuals and our diverse communities to realise their full potential, every day.
We provide services and activities that give a lifeline to those in need, offering hope and support on their journey towards achieving their aspirations.
Our vision is a world where queer liberation enables meaningful and lasting change and plays a vital part in a more equal and just society.
We recognise the diversity and strength of our communities. We create safe spaces, amplify voices and work with our partners and allies to drive positive change.
Since 1975, we’ve been transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the UK. The same spirit that fuelled our beginnings still drives us today. We are committed to championing the unique voices, experiences and cultures of LGBTQ+ people across the UK.
We know that challenges still exist, but we remain optimistic about the progress we can make together, towards a fairer and more inclusive world where queer hope and joy flourish.
We provide services and activities that give a lifeline to those in need, offering hope and support on their journey towards achieving their aspirations.
Our vision is a world where queer liberation enables meaningful and lasting change and plays a vital part in a more equal and just society.
We recognise the diversity and strength of our communities. We create safe spaces, amplify voices and work with our partners and allies to drive positive change.
Since 1975, we’ve been transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the UK. The same spirit that fuelled our beginnings still drives us today. We are committed to championing the unique voices, experiences and cultures of LGBTQ+ people across the UK.
We know that challenges still exist, but we remain optimistic about the progress we can make together, towards a fairer and more inclusive world where queer hope and joy flourish.
Description of role: **Please apply on LGBT Foundation's website https://lgbt.foundation/vacancy/sexual-health-needs-assessment-volunteer/ **
About the Role:
Are you passionate about sexual health and confident speaking to new people? Do you want to
make a real impact on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities across Greater Manchester? Join
LGBT Foundation’s Sexual Health Team as a Volunteer for an exciting new project!
At LGBT Foundation, we believe in promoting sex positivity and empowering people to explore
their sexuality without fear of stigma or discrimination. Our sexual health programme is
dedicated to reducing risk and increasing pleasure, and we need your help to make it even
better!
We are conducting a Sexual Health Needs Assessment for LGBTQ+ communities across
Greater Manchester. This project will explore the current sexual health service provision,
identify barriers to accessing these services, and uncover unmet needs within the LGBTQ+
community.
As a Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in this project by helping to run 10 focus groups, one
in each Greater Manchester Borough, to gather insights from the community. You will assist in
collecting data from these focus groups, support us to carry out an accompanying survey and
contribute to analysing and writing up the project’s findings. You will also help promote
attendance at focus groups, book venues, and provide general admin support to ensure the
project runs smoothly.
We are looking for someone who is confident engaging with new people and passionate about
sexual health and LGBTQ+ community wellbeing. You should be organised and reliable, with a
genuine interest in community research and advocacy.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in community research,
facilitation, data analysis, and project coordination, all while making a meaningful impact on
the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities. The role is based in Greater Manchester and
involves travel to focus group locations (travel expenses are covered by LGBT Foundation).
The role is flexible in terms of hours, but we ask that you are able to commit to 2 hours per
week or more, with some evening or weekend volunteering to accommodate focus groups.
This is a temporary role running until early July, but there may be opportunities to continue
volunteering within the Sexual Health Team if you’re interested.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a project that will shape the future of
LGBTQ+ sexual health services in Greater Manchester!
Typical duties could include
• Supporting with facilitating focus groups
• Data input and administration
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data
• Writing report sections of findings for publication
• Sharing sexual health information with members of the public
• Potentially to assist at LGBT Foundation Sexual Health stalls
Skills & knowledge we ask you to have
We think this role would suit someone who has the following skills. If you’re not sure if you
have these skills or would like to chat to us about developing these skills, please still apply!
• Great communication skills
• Knowledge of issues faced by LGBTQ+ people and communities, as well as some of the
existing barriers for LGBTQ+ people accessing sexual health services
• Confidence in discussing sexual health with members of the public
• Confidence facilitating groups
• Eagerness to gain knowledge and learn new skills
• Report writing
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Teamworking
Benefits of volunteering with us
• Develop your skills and meet new people
• Support LGBTQ+ people and communities
• Regular social and well-being events
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual volunteer awards
• Travel expenses covered by LGBT Foundation
• A supportive and friendly staff team
Training we provide for this role
• Induction to volunteering and LGBT Foundation
• Introductory sexual health training
• Training in facilitating focus groups
• Ongoing support and supervision from the Sexual Health team
How to apply
Complete our application form: https://form.jotform.com/220763317176355. If you need
support completing this form or have any questions, email volunteer@lgbt.foundation.
We particularly welcome applicants who identify as a person of colour, disabled and/or as a
person of faith as they are currently underrepresented in our volunteer team. If you would
like more information on the role or have any questions about the duties, please contact
Reece at reece.boulton@lgbt.foundation.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about sexual health and confident speaking to new people? Do you want to
make a real impact on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities across Greater Manchester? Join
LGBT Foundation’s Sexual Health Team as a Volunteer for an exciting new project!
At LGBT Foundation, we believe in promoting sex positivity and empowering people to explore
their sexuality without fear of stigma or discrimination. Our sexual health programme is
dedicated to reducing risk and increasing pleasure, and we need your help to make it even
better!
We are conducting a Sexual Health Needs Assessment for LGBTQ+ communities across
Greater Manchester. This project will explore the current sexual health service provision,
identify barriers to accessing these services, and uncover unmet needs within the LGBTQ+
community.
As a Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in this project by helping to run 10 focus groups, one
in each Greater Manchester Borough, to gather insights from the community. You will assist in
collecting data from these focus groups, support us to carry out an accompanying survey and
contribute to analysing and writing up the project’s findings. You will also help promote
attendance at focus groups, book venues, and provide general admin support to ensure the
project runs smoothly.
We are looking for someone who is confident engaging with new people and passionate about
sexual health and LGBTQ+ community wellbeing. You should be organised and reliable, with a
genuine interest in community research and advocacy.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in community research,
facilitation, data analysis, and project coordination, all while making a meaningful impact on
the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities. The role is based in Greater Manchester and
involves travel to focus group locations (travel expenses are covered by LGBT Foundation).
The role is flexible in terms of hours, but we ask that you are able to commit to 2 hours per
week or more, with some evening or weekend volunteering to accommodate focus groups.
This is a temporary role running until early July, but there may be opportunities to continue
volunteering within the Sexual Health Team if you’re interested.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a project that will shape the future of
LGBTQ+ sexual health services in Greater Manchester!
Typical duties could include
• Supporting with facilitating focus groups
• Data input and administration
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data
• Writing report sections of findings for publication
• Sharing sexual health information with members of the public
• Potentially to assist at LGBT Foundation Sexual Health stalls
Skills & knowledge we ask you to have
We think this role would suit someone who has the following skills. If you’re not sure if you
have these skills or would like to chat to us about developing these skills, please still apply!
• Great communication skills
• Knowledge of issues faced by LGBTQ+ people and communities, as well as some of the
existing barriers for LGBTQ+ people accessing sexual health services
• Confidence in discussing sexual health with members of the public
• Confidence facilitating groups
• Eagerness to gain knowledge and learn new skills
• Report writing
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Teamworking
Benefits of volunteering with us
• Develop your skills and meet new people
• Support LGBTQ+ people and communities
• Regular social and well-being events
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual volunteer awards
• Travel expenses covered by LGBT Foundation
• A supportive and friendly staff team
Training we provide for this role
• Induction to volunteering and LGBT Foundation
• Introductory sexual health training
• Training in facilitating focus groups
• Ongoing support and supervision from the Sexual Health team
How to apply
Complete our application form: https://form.jotform.com/220763317176355. If you need
support completing this form or have any questions, email volunteer@lgbt.foundation.
We particularly welcome applicants who identify as a person of colour, disabled and/or as a
person of faith as they are currently underrepresented in our volunteer team. If you would
like more information on the role or have any questions about the duties, please contact
Reece at reece.boulton@lgbt.foundation.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Event Planning, Oral Communication Skills, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours per week
Location:
72 Sackville Street
Manchester
M1 3NJ