Latin America: Research activities related to volunteerism since 2008, home-based (online volunteer)

Latin America: Research activities related to volunteerism since 2008

UNV State of World's Volunteerism Report

TASK

You will support the preparation of the Secretary General's report on the follow-up to the implementation of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV) in 2001. You will collect information based on specific guidelines about initiatives, events and developments with regard to policy, legislation, research and activities related to volunteerism in Latin America since 2008. You will feed this information into a web-based reporting system for further analysis by UNV HQ.

We expect a minimum commitment of 4-6 weeks. UNV will share research guidelines with the volunteer and will be in direct email contact throughout the duration of the assignment. Depending on qualifications/expertise/language skills of volunteers, they will be assigned to different countries and/or different areas of research.

Number of volunteers: 2

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2001 the International Year of Volunteers (IYV) and designated UNV as the focal point for the Year and its follow-up.

Having just marked the tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers, UNV is now preparing the UN Secretary-General's latest report on volunteering. This report for the UN General Assembly will focus on what's happened in the volunteering world over the last decade, in particular since 2008.

OBJECTIVE

You will help UNV to report on developments in the volunteer sector and to highlight volunteer initiatives of the past 4 years in Latin America (Spanish-speaking countries). This will allow UNV to assess the impact of the various developments, to promote them further and to strengthen the national network for volunteerism, advance global recognition of the contribution of volunteerism to society and to achieving peace and development.

Region or country

Latin America, Caribbean

Development topic

Volunteerism

REQUIREMENTS

Enthusiasm for volunteerism
- Knowledge of civil society and volunteerism sector in the region as well as knowledge of Spanish
- Interest in the role of volunteerism in peace and development and volunteer experience is an advantage
- Diligence and efficiency in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
- Internet proficiency as well as proficiency with the MS Office Suite
- Regular and reliable access to the Internet

Areas of expertise

Social and behavioral science

Languages

English, Spanish

Hours per week

6-10

Duration in weeks

4

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