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People & Planet is the largest student network in the UK campaigning for social and environmental justice.

Sustainability Researcher Volunteer

This opportunity takes place between 08 Jul 2024 and 16 Aug 2024 Closing date for applications is 13 Jun.

People & Planet is looking for volunteers to assist with compiling its 2024/25 People & Planet University League; the only higher education ranking that classifies based on ethics 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

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 environmental
management 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.

Benefits to self

The role will develop and improve the following areas: ? Qualitative research skills ? Attention to detail ? Use of data collection software ? Time management and keeping to deadlines ? Working independently and remotely ? Communication skills ? Knowledge of environmental management

Benefits to others

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 environmental management

Location

Remote

Training available

Training is provided for the role. We believe the skills and experience gained will be valuable for a number of career paths, including working in NGOs, corporate sustainability, estates management, higher education policy making, research and campaigning among many others.

Hours per week

25

Fund-raising targets

0

Transport details

n/a
  • Activity AreaAnthropology/Geography, Campaigning, Conservation, Data Analysis, Education, Environmental and Conservation, Ethics, Science/Research, Sustainability, Virtual Volunteering, Wellbeing
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Project Research, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Digital, IT, Technology, Interpersonal
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsAffordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well-being, Industry Innovation & Infrastructure, Life Below Water, Life on Land, No Poverty, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reducing Inequality, Responsible Consumption & Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger

Employability skills

  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Digital Skills 0