Lived Experience Research Panel Volunteer

Would you like to help disabled people get their voices heard?

Would you like to understand how a national research panel works?

Are you keen to learn how Scope runs research and insight using a panel?

You might like our Lived Experience Research Panel volunteer role!

About this role

You’ll support the Lived Experience Research Panel team. They interact with the disabled people who have joined the panel (panellists) on a daily basis. You’ll see how various kinds of research and insight are run via the panel.

• The checking and publication of surveys for panellists to answer.
• The recruitment of panellists to join discussion groups or do depth interviews.
• Checking the welfare of the panellists who have been involved in a project.
• How panellists are rewarded.
• How panellists are kept engaged with the panel.
• How panellists join or leave a national research panel.

When and where

We would ideally want you to volunteer for at least 14 hours a week, split across 2 to 3 weekdays. You can volunteer remotely from home or at our offices in Here East in the Olympic Park, E15 2GW. The initial settling in period would be for 6 months.

Who we’re looking for

It’d be helpful if you have:

• An interest in how research or community panels work.
• Some Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good organisational skills.
• Confidence to speak to a range of people with different needs.
• Good attention to detail.

We are a friendly team of 4 to 5, passionate about achieving disability equality.

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. The team works to create a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone, and we welcome disabled people to apply.

Our previous 2 volunteers were disabled. We’re delighted 1 moved onto a full-time job in the publishing industry and 1 is currently on secondment at Scope.

Skills and experience you can gain

• Expand your understanding of what’s relevant to disabled people.
• Learn research jargon and what it means.
• Learn how to run the recruitment of an insight project.
• Work on current research tools and systems.
• Build your confidence in a work environment.
• Develop your communication style.
• Develop the ability to collaborate and drive meaningful change.
• Have experience of a national disability charity.

What we can offer you

• An introduction to Scope.
• Adjustments to make the role accessible.
• Team based working environment.
• IT equipment and software to carry out the role.
• Training in person or online.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Agreed out of pocket expenses.
• Work experience for your CV.
• A reference.

Safeguarding

You will be given Scope safeguarding training.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.