Volunteer Researcher

As a pioneering social enterprise, we are always on the look-out for volunteers who can do a bit of research. This massively helps us develop new project ideas and understand our services better.

We need help with:

Competitor analysis, with organisations locally/regionally.

Outdoor Learning – governing bodies, conferences, networking events, training courses we can offer.

Forest School and Bushcraft models – how do other organisations generate an income from it.

Overview of Bushcraft in the UK how is it done, who does what, where, how organisations generate an income from it.

Overview of Forest Schools in the UK, how it is done, who does what, where how organisations generate an income from it. Networking events, newsletters, conferences, Facebook groups.

Overview of Eco-therapy in the UK, how it is done, who does what, where how organisations generate an income from it. Networking events, newsletters, conferences, Facebook groups.

Becoming a training centre and courses we can deliver.

Training course development (see above).

Public sector procurement.

Corporate team building (who does it in the Lothian’s, how can IW get involved it that sector).

Social media (what are the best platforms -NOT X or TikTok).

Keyword SEO analysis – what are the keywords for different services – what are competitors using.

Updating Policies.

Grants and funding (for specific project areas).

Networking/marketing (creating a timeline of Networking events we can attend locally to us).

Volunteer development (creating list of funds we can apply for volunteer training).

Or do you have an idea that you think would be of use to us?

Experience required

This would be ideal for someone who enjoys finding out information through online research.

Not expecting anyone to have set skills or experience, we are open to anyone who applies, as training can be given.

Travel details

Home based.

Travel expenses

Travel to projects, if appropriate. Only if you live within 30 miles of our projects.

Training details

Training would be 1:1 - with Pete Carthy - Founding Director.
We would write a research plan together, so you had a framework to work from, with regular meetings to review what you have found out, planning next steps.
Where appropriate a volunteer would be directed to online training with Business Gateway, Just Enterprise and other similar organisations.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

Frequency & commitment

Up to the volunteer how much time they are willing to give.

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