Research Assistant

We are looking for someone with research skills / experience, ideally coupled with an understanding of the ecological and the climate crisis.

Our research briefs change regularly but at the moment include:

Mapping what a ‘well being economy’ would look like and how we get there, Summarising the impact of climate change on food prices and home insurance, Looking at what messages on the environment cut through to Reform voters, Detailing other examples of global problems that were resolved through evidence based policy and co-operation.

Tasks include:

Helping us update the content of our climate awareness courses and workshops. Compiling reputable sources and summarizing the findings in accessible language.


Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

  • Research experience
  • Ability to liase with core team member and take guidance / feedback
  • Understanding of the ecological and climate crisis [desirable]
  • Data visualisation or infographic [not essential but desirable]

Details

  • Minimum time commitment (e.g. 3 months, 6 months etc)
    3 months
  • Over 18 years only

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 21/01/2026

End Date: 21/04/2026

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Availability Details

5- 10 hours a month, hours can be fitted in with your schedule


Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.


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