Location
Virtual
Time Commitment
1 - 3 hours per month
This role can be done on your schedule, with occasional calls or emails needed during regular business hours.
Purpose & Role Description
The Research & Statistics Volunteer's goal is to assist Infant Massage USA in compiling relevant, evidence-based research and statistics to promote nurturing touch, infant massage and related topics. This role involves data entry and reading and summarizing research articles and statistics.
- Find and review research articles using guidelines from Infant Massage USA
- Find and review articles and websites for statistics that relate to Infant Massage USA topics
- Add research to Infant Massage USA's Research Database, summarizing and adding keywords
- Draft content related to research and statistics
- Work with staff, Trainers and other Infant Massage USA Members or Advisors to assist with additional projects for the Research & Education Committee.
Skills / Qualifications
- Interest in research and statistics
- Basic computer skills, including use of email, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets etc) and audio/video conferencing
- General understanding of how to review research articles and statistics and assess with critical thinking
- Clear writing skills
- Content creation or document design helpful but not required
Training / Support
- This role will receive training on the current research and statistics guidelines
- All Infant Massage USA Volunteers receive a Volunteer Guide to outline our policies and procedures and video introduction
- Infant Massage USA staff are available for ongoing support
