Volunteer Research Assistant PositionTorture Abolition and Survivors' Support Coalition
Interested in making a difference in your wider community?
Opportunity for research experience with community organization
Description:
The Torture Abolition and Survivors' Support Coalition (TASSC) is a non-profit organization that campaigns against torture and provides direct services to torture survivors who are seeking asylum in the USA. The organization has a small, highly-skilled staff, but much of their work is carried out by dedicated volunteers. Currently, the social and psychological services team is looking for a volunteer research assistant to help with collecting and collating data on psychological well-being.
Qualifications/Requirements:
This role would involve around 2-3 hours of work each Thursday, and would be ideally suited to someone who:- is organized, conscientious, and reliable
- is comfortable using spreadsheets
- has an interest in community social support, human rights, and advocacy
- can work from TASSC's offices in Washington DC during week-day working hours
- can commit for a full semester.
Benefits/How To Apply:
-Experience with TASSC provides a great insight into applied research, human rights campaigning, and community-based social, legal & psychological services.
-For more information about the organization, please see:
-For more information about this position, please contact Seini O'Connor: seini@tassc.org
