Volunteer: Policy Researcher (volunteer/remote)

Volunteermatch; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative nonprofit organization is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in conducting vital research that supports advocacy efforts in both U.S. and global contexts. This role is perfect for those with a background in policy, legal, or investigative research, aiming to make a real difference in disaster preparedness and relief. By joining this dedicated community, you will help promote transparency and engage the public in crucial discussions about disaster management. This virtual opportunity offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while balancing your other commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with policy/legal/investigative research is essential.
• Minimum of 5 hours per week commitment required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to current events for advocacy efforts.
• Engage in community-based organizing and discussions.

Skills

Technical Writing

Advocacy

Journalism

Critical Thinking

Job description

Seeking to assemble a team that can quickly conduct research releated to current events to advance our advocacy efforts. Both U.S. and global contexts.

Past policy/legal/investigative research experience is a must.

Disaster Accountability Project saves lives and reduces suffering by maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of disaster preparedness, response, relief, and recovery through oversight, transparency, advocacy, and public education.

Description

DAP is the leading nonprofit organization that provides long-term independent oversight of disaster management systems.

DAP engages a dedicated community to advance policy research and advocacy, promote transparency, and encourage the public to participate in oversight, community-based organizing, and discussions about disaster preparedness and relief.

Dedicated citizen oversight is necessary to ensure resources dedicated to preparedness, relief, and recovery are effectively utilized, communities are sufficiently engaged and more resilient, and best practices and lessons learned are implemented so mistakes are not repeated.

Prior to the creation of the Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), there was no dedicated, independent oversight of the agencies and organizations responsible for these critical life-saving responsibilities.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights

Disaster Relief

Advocacy & Human Rights,Disaster Relief

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.

DATE POSTED

April 28, 2025

SKILLS

• Technical Writing
• Advocacy
• Journalism
• Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 hours/week minimum
• Experience with policy/legal/investigative research.