Research Volunteer

At Shelter Norfolk we’re building a coalition to secure long-term change. As a Research Volunteer, you’ll be a vital part of our work to achieve this. You’ll research important areas to help us learn more about the issues and the ways to fix them. Your research will contribute directly to our campaigning work to change housing in Norfolk. 

Location: Shelter Norfolk Hub, 50-52 Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1SE

Suggested contribution: One day per week (can be flexible around your commitments)

Availability: Volunteering will take place at a time that suits you, within Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm

The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.

Main activities may include:

• Supporting Shelter Norfolk’s project work by carrying out research and data collection.
• Using the internet to research relevant topics, for example, Landlord Licensing Schemes and Council Enforcement Schemes.
• Making Freedom of Information requests to Local Authorities.
• Gathering data on the experiences of people affected by homelessness and bad housing, for example via questionnaires or surveys.
• Compiling the data collected in an accessible format. 
• Providing updates of your findings to the relevant action groups at Shelter Norfolk

This role fights the housing emergency by identifying local issues, so we can make sure our campaigns are relevant to the changes that are needed in the local area.