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Data & Insights Volunteer - Student Summer Placement
Practical details
Volunteering • Short term volunteering
Contact person
Cal Turner
#118961
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We are offering a summer placement for a university student with an interest in research, data and evaluation.
We are offering a summer placement for a university student with an interest in research, data and evaluation. You will support the Acorns Volunteering Team by collating responses to our volunteer satisfaction survey, analysing the responses, creatively displaying the results and supporting in the creation of a report to share with a range of stakeholders.
This placement is available in the summer holidays, would suit students on their summer break from university and is a great opportunity to put your research and data analysis skills to the test in a ‘real world’ situation.
You will gain experience in research and data analysis skills to support your studies, whilst also giving back to a local charity.
Applicants will be required to submit a short statement (no more than 500 words) along with their application, answering the question: ‘Why would you like to complete this role for Acorns?’
The placement will run throughout July and August. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to offer between 1 and 3 days a week support across this period.
Specific days are negotiable, as is location, which can be either remote, hybrid or office based to suit your needs.
Interviews will take place week commencing 15th June, with the role taking place between 6th July and 28th August.
Why we want you
A parent never imagines their child will be diagnosed with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. But when the unimaginable happens, Acorns steps in, helping families cope at every stage of their child’s life and beyond, wherever and whenever they need it.
Our dedicated teams provide specialist palliative care for babies, children and teenagers, and support for their families. This support is offered from our three hospices, based in Worcester, Birmingham and Walsall, and in the community.
What you will be doing
- Collate the responses from our annual Volunteer Satisfaction Survey
- Attend team meetings to share key insights
- Create a range of tools to share the results with our volunteers
- Contribute to the creation of a report, outlining the findings of your research and deliver a presentation to the Volunteering Team of your findings
The skills you need
- Experience of analysing data and creating reports to share insights and recommendations in a work or study-based setting
- A logical mind, with the ability to work with large quantities of data and draw conclusions from it
- Organised and curious
- An understanding of the need for confidentiality and ethical practice when working with organisational data
- Able to work independently, with support when needed
What's in it for you
- To help a local charity
- To make a difference in your local community
- To connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- To boost your CV
- There are opportunities to progress to other roles
- Training will be provided
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About Acorns Children's Hospice
A parent never imagines their child will be diagnosed with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. But when the unimaginable happens, Acorns steps in, helping families cope at every stage of their child’s life and beyond, wherever and whenever they need it.
Our dedicated teams provide specialist palliative care for babies, children and teenagers, and support for their families. This support is offered from our three hospices, based in Worcester, Birmingham and Walsall, and in the community.
Applications closing in 21 days.