Volunteer: Psychology Professional

Volunteermatch; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Psychology Professional to enhance community programs through psychological insights. This role involves designing and evaluating workshops aimed at building empathy and understanding across diverse communities. You will work flexibly, collaborating with volunteers to transform the organization's approach based on evidence-based practices. If you are passionate about fostering social cohesion and have a background in psychology, this opportunity offers a meaningful way to make a difference in people's lives. Join us in our mission to cultivate empathy and understanding across differences.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying psychological theories to community programs.
• Ability to design and evaluate workshops aimed at building empathy.

Responsibilities

• Shape and evaluate programs with psychological insights.
• Lead workshops to foster empathy and understanding.

Skills

Psychological Insights

Empathy Building

Community Engagement

Research Methodologies

Education

Degree in Psychology

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Bridging Beyond is a rapidly growing organization driven by the energy, expertise, and creativity of our volunteers. We are committed to reducing division and building empathy in diverse communities through workshops, research, outreach, and strategic initiatives.

As a Psychology Professional, you will bring valuable psychological insights to our programs, helping shape how we design, implement, and evaluate activities. Volunteers at Bridging Beyond don’t just do the work—they also lead and transform the organization, ensuring our mission and methods remain grounded in evidence-based practice.

In this role, you may be called upon to do the following—…

Newington Green Alliance, 128 City Road, London, Greater London EC1V2NX, GB

Mission Statement

We cultivate empathy and understanding across differences.

Description

Our vision
To help people live more connected, satisfying, and caring lives in community.

Our strategy
We approach 'bridging’ with a scientific point of view. Our methods are rooted in research showing that empathy is a key driver of social cohesion and trust. By fostering active listening, curiosity, and compassionate dialogue, we help individuals and groups challenge biases, reduce conflict, and build bridges across divides.

Based on our research findings, we have developed a series of workshops with specific methodologies aimed at building empathy. We offer these workshops in collaboration with strategic partners across various communities in the London boroughs of Hackney and Islington.

Bridging Beyond is the working name of Newington Green Alliance

CAUSE AREAS

Board Development

Community

Education & Literacy

WHEN

We will work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekends - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a virtual opportunity with no fixed address.