Volunteer Research Team: Former Refugee Youth Project

Hamilton

Organisation The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Category Research
Hours Both/Flexible

Research Project for Former Refugee Youth
The ROC Trust is forming a volunteer research team to support an upcoming community-focused project centred on former refugee youth. This project will explore the needs, challenges, and strengths of young people from refugee backgrounds, with the goal of informing more inclusive and supportive opportunities.

Volunteers will work together in a collaborative and supportive environment, taking on roles such as:

  • Leadership & coordination – Guiding the research process and supporting team members.
  • Field research & community engagement – Connecting with former refugee youth and gathering insights.
  • Data analysis & ethics – Interpreting information responsibly and ensuring cultural sensitivity and confidentiality.
  • Communications – Helping share findings in clear and accessible ways.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

  • Gain hands-on research experience.
  • Develop practical skills in leadership, engagement, and analysis.
  • Contribute to a project that amplifies the voices of former refugee youth and makes a positive impact in the community.

Requirements:

  • We particularly welcome volunteers with backgrounds in: education, sociology, linguistics, psychology, community research, or policy analysis.
  • Experience working with refugee and migrant communities, along with expertise in culturally safe research practices, would be especially valuable for this work.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • 6-month commitment.
  • Flexible: 2–6 hours per week, depending on the role.
  • Field-based roles – may require occasional in-person engagement in Hamilton.
  • Remote roles – can be completed from home

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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