Volunteer Research Assistant for Vegan Wildlife Rights

Volunteer Research Assistant for Vegan Wildlife Rights Organisation (UK Based)

Important note: We are a small, unfunded non-profit organisation and therefore DO NOT accept Visa Sponsorship applicants. Due to insurance policy, we can ONLY accept applicants residing in the UK.

Are you a vegan wildlife enthusiast who wants to make a difference in the world?  Why not volunteer on our small, friendly team and help us to research the intricate relationships between humans and animals in the UK?  This remote, flexible, part-time (5 hrs/wk) online role is ideal for someone passionate about UK wildlife, animal wellbeing, and ethical conservation. 

Summary of the Volunteer Role

As a Human-Animal Conflict Research Assistant, you will be at the forefront of studying and understanding the intricate relationships between humans and animals and assessing the most misunderstood and underrepresented cases of wildlife suffering in the UK. Our findings should play a vital role in informing the wider community and potentially lead to a positive change towards the concept of coexistence within more traditional Wildlife Management frameworks.

Thinking of applying?  This would help….

…Make us thrive

• Prior experience in animal advocacy and/or wildlife conservation is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in analysing literature, including published articles, books, book reviews, and similar materials.

•  An enthusiastic interest in research and a strong willingness to delve into the realms of animal conservation and human-animal conflict.

• Ability to assess situations from both human and animal perspectives, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

• Collaborative spirit and teamwork attitude, coupled with the ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently.

• A motivated and driven approach towards unravelling the complexities of human-animal conflict.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

…Make us possible

• A lover of all UK wildlife 

• Computer and good internet connection.

• Weekly online meeting to discuss ideas and plan tasks.

• Ideally volunteer 5 hours a week.

• Respond daily to emails Mon - Fri

• Reside in the UK to fulfil our insurance criteria

• Experience with Google Workspace.

• Well written and spoken English.

• Computer proficient

…Make us better

• Committed to our cause

• Enthusiastic about volunteering

• Good organisational skills. 

• High attention to detail.

• Reliable

Why volunteer?

• Connect with like-minded people over UK wildlife rights issues.

• Creating a sense of belonging. 

• Help protect UK wildlife.

• Give something back to society

• Open up your world to future possibilities.

• Developing your skills and experience in a growing organisation. 

Why choose Verify Humanity?

Verify Humanity was founded in August 2020 by Kate Fox and seeks to bridge the gap between conservation and animal rights by researching, raising awareness through social media and challenging conventions through campaigns.  Here is a link to our website which highlights our mission, goals and values. https://www.verifyhumanity.org/ 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Verify Humanity

4 Questions For All Applicants

1. Are you aware that we are fully volunteer-led and therefore any role would be unpaid?

2. Can you prove you have the right to reside in the UK (eg: UK passport, UK Government Share Code)?

3. We are a vegan-based Conservation organisation.  Do you share our values? (eg: being vegetarian or vegan)

4. Are you aware that we are an unfunded non-profit organisation and therefore do not offer sponsorship for visa applications?