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Research intern community mapping
When We Need You
From 08/05/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
Main Duties and Responsibilities > To assist with the ongoing development through a methodical, well organised approach > To undertake internet desk based research > To collect and collate information and data in tables and figures > To assist in identifying and liaising with local community groups, statutory and non-statutory bodies involved in emergency planning and response. > To undertake or assist with semi-structured interviews with statutory and voluntary organisations > To record and present information accurately and clearly > To analyse the findings and produce a report in line with the guidelines and template > To keep and maintain accurate records and on file > To keep your supervisor up to date on progress and any difficulties encountered > To undertake any other tasks, relevant to the role, in agreement with your supervisor > To treat all information given by external organisations and British Red Cross staff and other voluntary agencies, as confidential at all times and in line with organisational policy and procedures > To work with a diverse group of volunteers, colleagues and external individuals/organisations > To work within the British Red Cross Health and Safety policy and to maintain a safe working environment at all times > To uphold the Fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement and to work within the Society’s equal opportunities policy
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About British Red Cross
The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that promotes humanitarian values and provides emergency help to people in crisis in the UK and overseas, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.
Skills & Experience
• Good interpersonal skills • Ability to communicate effectively with British Red Cross personnel and external agencies both verbally and in writing • Good communication skills, ability to listen, retain and disseminate information • Competency with IT applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Access • Research skills • The ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely • Highly organised with good attention to detail • Positive and proactive approach to getting things done • Ability to plan personal daily research activities within a specified programme and deal with issues which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines • Ability to work alone and unsupervised as needs dictate • Ability to work as part of a team
Travel Details
Tayside
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, References
Work Type
Research / Policy work
Client Group
Disaster / emergencies
Expenses Detail
Reasonable travel expenses are available
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
No minimum commitment required.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
52-953
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
British Red Cross
Bradbury House
Grangemouth Road
Falkirk
Scotland
FK2 9AA
Contact: Catriona Herd
Tel: 01324 679068
Email: recruitmentMSA@redcross.org.uk
