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Research Volunteer

The UK’s leading campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms is searching for a volunteer to help with an exciting new research project. The research will be the launchpad for a national grassroots campaign we will run. This campaign will be for the introduction of a system of recall for MPs in the UK Parliament which would give people a right to remove their MP in between elections.

The report will assess the use of recall in different parts of the world and will evaluate the arguments for and against recall. As a research volunteer, you would assist with researching these topics under the supervision of the recall campaign team.

You must be enthusiastic and self-starting with a genuine commitment to the goals of the organisation and to recall. You should have experience of having undertaken high quality research, preferably to masters or degree level. You should be able to undertake literature reviews and accurately summarise large quantities of relevant information.

Volunteer roles are typically for 2 or more days per week for a period of 2 months, with the possibility for extension, although we are happy to discuss particular circumstances with potential volunteers.

To apply please send your CV (or a summary of your skills and experience), up to 500 words on why you think the UK needs a system of recall and a covering letter of no more than half a side of A4 explaining why you are interested in the role to Daniel Flanagan at daniel.flanagan@unlockdemocracy.org.uk.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Daniel Flanagan on 020 7278 4443. If you have questions about other volunteering positions at Unlock Democracy, please ask for Emily.

Closing date for applications: 24 May 2013

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Joining the Unlock Democracy team as a volunteer is a great opportunity to support and be a part of a national campaign. We are a small staff team, based in London, working on a wide range of projects – there is always plenty to do. Our teams are Campaigns, Membership, Research and Vote Match.

We’re look  for organised people with good communication and IT skills, who are committed to the aims and objectives of Unlock Democracy. Our office based volunteering roles provide excellent office experience in a political campaigning organisation.

We believe in providing valuable experience in a political campaigning organisation that meets the needs/interests of our volunteers.

Applying to volunteer? 

The majority of our volunteering is office based at Unlock Democracy’s office at 37 Grays’ Inn Road, travel expenses are paid (London Travel Zones 1-6 or equivalent). The nearest stations are Chancery Lane, Farringdon and Kings Cross-St Pancras. We also interested to hear if you would like to volunteer in the comfort of your own home.

Here is what we want to know about you - please note we won’t be able consider your application without these details

• Why your knowledge and experience makes you the best candidate for the role?

• Why do you want to volunteer with Unlock Democracy?

• What would you like to get out volunteering with Unlock Democracy?

• How many days a week you would like to come in?

• What days are you available to volunteer for?

• How long would you be able to volunteer with us? 

• When you would be able to start?

Successful candidate(s) will be an organised person with good communication and IT skills, who is committed to the aims and objectives of Unlock Democracy. Our office based volunteering roles provide excellent office experience in a political campaigning organisation.

Have questions about volunteering at Unlock Democracy? Please contact us on 020 7278 4443 and ask for Emily. If you have questions about the research volunteer role for the recall campaign, please ask for Daniel Flanagan.