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This volunteer research team will help establish reliable documentation practices, analyze program trends, and develop structured community case studies that inform programming, organizational planning, and future research opportunities.

We believe meaningful impact deserves thoughtful documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Management: Develop and maintain organized systems for recording program attendance, participation trends, and community engagement.
• Community Research: Support the development of surveys, participant feedback tools, and observational research methods.
• Case Study Development: Assist with documenting community experiences, program outcomes, and findings through structured case studies.
• Data Analysis: Examine participation frequency, program demand, retention patterns, and other relevant indicators.
• Impact Measurement: Help establish measurable indicators and consistent evaluation methods for Foundation initiatives.
• Research Documentation: Maintain accurate records of research methods, data sources, findings, and limitations.
• Reporting & Visualization: Develop summaries, charts, dashboards, and accessible reports that communicate research findings.
• Program Evaluation: Contribute to research questions and recommendations that inform program development and organizational decisions.
• Ethical Data Practices: Support participant privacy, informed consent, confidentiality, and responsible research documentation.

Research Team Opportunities

We are recruiting three volunteers with complementary skills and interests. Responsibilities will be coordinated across the following areas:

Data Collection & Management

Support the organization, accuracy, and consistency of program records, participation data, and research documentation.

Community Research & Case Studies

Support participant feedback collection, qualitative research, community observations, and the development of structured case studies.

Impact Analysis & Reporting

Analyze program trends, prepare data visualizations, and contribute to research summaries and organizational impact reports.

Applicants may express interest in one or more areas based on their experience and professional interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or professional experience in data analytics, public health, social sciences, statistics, community research, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, or data analysis and visualization tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret information and communicate findings clearly.
• Interest in survey design, qualitative research, program evaluation, or case study development.
• Attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical research practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a small research team.
• Interest in health equity, accessible wellness, and community-based research.

Students, emerging researchers, and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment & Location

This is an ongoing, unpaid volunteer opportunity requiring approximately 3–5 hours per week per volunteer.

The position offers a remote/hybrid arrangement, with most research, data analysis, documentation, and reporting responsibilities completed remotely.

Occasional virtual meetings and opportunities for on-site collaboration at Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit may be arranged based on project needs and volunteer availability.

What You'll Gain

• Applied experience in community-based research and nonprofit program evaluation.
• Opportunities to contribute to case studies examining accessible wellness initiatives.
• Experience developing research tools, data collection systems, and impact reports.
• Opportunities to strengthen analytical, research, and data visualization skills.
• Collaboration with a small research team examining participation and community engagement.
• Opportunities to develop approved research and analytical portfolio materials.
• Experience contributing to an evolving body of evidence that can inform future programming, partnerships, and investment in community wellness.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to apply through Idealist with a brief introduction describing their research or analytical experience, areas of interest, and general availability.

Applicants are encouraged to identify their preferred area of contribution: Data Collection & Management, Community Research & Case Studies, or Impact Analysis & Reporting.

Relevant academic projects, research experience, data visualization examples, or previous evaluation work are welcomed.

Selected applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity, expectations, and next steps.

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