Volunteer: Sociologist

Volunteermatch; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Sociologist volunteer to contribute to impactful community programs. This role involves leveraging sociological insights to inform project development and refine communication strategies, ensuring that interventions are grounded in evidence and best practices. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering empathy and understanding across diverse communities. Your contributions will help bridge societal divisions and create meaningful change. Flexible scheduling allows you to volunteer on weekdays or weekends, making it easy to fit this enriching experience into your life.

Qualifications

• Leverage sociological insights to shape programs and evaluate impact.
• Use research findings to guide program designs.

Responsibilities

• Inform project development using evidence-based research.
• Refine communication strategies for community engagement.

Skills

Sociological insights

Research methods

Communication strategies

Education

Degree in Sociology

Job description

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Rehumanising the World

Bridging Beyond is a rapidly evolving organisation powered by volunteers who bring their diverse skills, perspectives, and passions to address societal divisions. We are committed to fostering empathy, understanding, and inclusive collaboration in communities.

A Sociologist volunteer will leverage sociological insights and methods to help shape our programs, refine communication strategies, and evaluate the real-world impact of our initiatives.

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

• Inform Project Development - Use research findings to guide program and workshop designs, ensuring that interventions are grounded in evidence and best practices.

Our organization is located at:

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

Mission Statement

We cultivate empathy and understanding across differences.

Description

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

Our strategy
To achieve our bold goals, 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 the findings of our research team, we have developed a series of workshops with specific methodologies towards building empathy. We are offering these workshops together with strategic partners in different communities based 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

Board Development, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.