At a glance

Skills

Data analysis
Research (qualitative / quantitative)
User research

Where

Taunton, TA1 3EW

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
15-90 hours 6-8 hours a month, flexible, remote

Deadline

06 Apr 2025

Are you passionate about research and sustainability? Do you want to make a real impact on household carbon footprints and promote sustainable living? Join our innovative crowd-sourced app development team and help us develop the Eco-Save app.

What will you be doing?

Our app is being designed to help individuals and communities reduce their expenses while living more sustainably. By providing practical advice and small, achievable changes, the app helps users cut household bills and reduce their carbon footprint. It will include features to encourage and reward engagement and friend referrals/sharing, including gamification.

We're looking for UK-based experienced researchers as well as desktop researchers. Your contributions will support the development of a groundbreaking app that promotes sustainable living and reduces household expenses, making a real impact on our planet's future.

As a member of our research team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the app provides valuable, accurate information to users. As a desktop researcher your tasks, around 6-8 hours a month, will involve conducting literature reviews, collating and interpreting data, and compiling databases to support the app's development. As an experienced researcher your tasks, around 6-8 hours a month, will involve designing research frameworks, a crowd-source programme, and coordinating the volunteer research team. Join us in making a real impact on household carbon footprints and promoting sustainable living through innovative research.

Our Vision:

Develop Robust Research Frameworks: Establish comprehensive research frameworks and tools to support the development of the E-Save app, ensuring the information provided is consistent, current, accurate and valuable;
Support App Development: Conduct thorough secondary research to gather data and insights that will inform the app's content and features, making it a reliable resource for users;
Enhance App Functionality: Continuously develop, refine, extend and improve the app's content through successive iterations, based on research findings and user feedback;
Use Crowdsourcing to Combat Climate Change: Establish a crowdsource programme to develop the E-Save app and other tools for promoting and enabling sustainability across different sectors;
Make Sustainability Accessible: Ensure the app is user-friendly and provides practical advice that appeals to individuals more concerned with saving money than sustainability, making sustainable living accessible to a broader audience.

What are we looking for?

Volunteer Roles Needed:

1. Experienced Researcher(s) for one or more of the below:

Lead the establishment and development of research frameworks and tools;
Help develop and supervise the crowd-source programme;
Supervise the management of the volunteer Research Team;

2. Researchers for Desktop Research

Conduct literature reviews: Identify and summarise relevant studies, articles, and reports;
Data collection: Gather data from various sources to support app development;
Data entry: Input collected data into spreadsheets or databases;
Reporting: Clearly present research findings to the team;
Collaboration: Work with the team to refine research questions and methodologies;
Regular Updates: Provide progress updates to the research team.

Desired Competencies:

Ability to analyse data and extract meaningful insights;
Address research challenges and find innovative solutions;
Working knowledge of spreadsheets or data entry;
Methodical with attention to detail;
Ability to identify and abstract key issues in a succinct way;
Able to work remotely and unsupervised;
Knowledge of sustainability issues;
Able to manage own workload;

Note: No previous research experience required for desktop researchers.

What difference will you make?

Shape the App's Content: Your research will ensure that the app provides valuable, accurate, and practical information to users, making sustainable living accessible and appealing to a broader audience;
Empower Communities: Help individuals and communities reduce their carbon footprint and household expenses, fostering a culture of sustainability;
Drive Innovation: Be part of an innovative project that leverages technology to address climate change and promote eco-friendly practices;
Support Eco Centre's Mission: Your contributions will support Eco Centre’s mission to provide practical solutions for sustainable living, especially for socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
Create Lasting Change: The app will have a long-term impact on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable habits, thanks to your efforts.
Enhance Community Engagement: Your research will help identify and develop local sustainability initiatives, encouraging community participation and collaboration.

By joining our team, you will help us create a powerful tool that not only saves money but also makes a significant positive impact on the environment. Your skills and passion will be instrumental in driving this change and inspiring others to adopt sustainable practices.

Before you apply

Why Volunteer with Us?

Be part of an innovative project with the potential to make a real impact on household carbon footprints and sustainable living;
Gain valuable experience in research and sustainability;
Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team;
Contribute to a meaningful cause and help combat climate change.

How to Apply: If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us Via Reach Volunteering with your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience and skills. We will be in touch to schedule an informal interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Eco Centre

Causes

Climate action

Education

Environment

Organisation type:

Not for profit

Our charitable mission is to empower people to live and work more sustainably. We aim to inform, inspire and enable people, to take action on climate change and protecting the environment.

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Wanted: Volunteer Researchers for Development of Sustainability Focused App