General Researcher (Team, Remote, Part Time, Multiple Openings)

Ongoing

Right to Live Canada

Are you passionate about disability advocacy and making a difference in your community? Join our research team at Right to Live Canada! We’re seeking detail-oriented volunteers to help uncover, organize, and summarize information on key Canadian disability topics. Your research will directly power advocacy campaigns and educational resources that support people with disabilities nationwide.

What You’ll Do:
	•	Work collaboratively with a small team of researchers on defined projects about disability issues in Canada (e.g., accessibility, healthcare, policy, lived experiences, and more)
	•	Gather information from credible sources, including news, academic studies, government reports, and first-person accounts
	•	Summarize findings clearly and concisely for use by our copywriting and content teams
	•	Accurately cite sources and keep research well-organized for easy reference
	•	Join regular team check-ins to discuss project progress and brainstorm solutions

What We’re Looking For:
	•	Strong research, reading, and critical thinking skills
	•	Excellent written communication and organization
	•	Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
	•	Interest in disability issues, social justice, or community advocacy (background in disability studies, social sciences, or similar is a plus, but not required)
	•	Reliable internet connection and comfort working remotely

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Additional Details & Skills Required

Applicants should be capable of downloading videos and posts from video platforms and/or social media platforms into local copies and uploading those copies onto our Google Drive for posterity and records.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Why Volunteer With Us?
	•	Make a direct impact on advocacy and education for people with disabilities in Canada
	•	Gain experience with research, teamwork, and nonprofit campaigns
	•	Flexible hours—work from anywhere in Canada on your own schedule
	•	Be part of a passionate, supportive team making real change
	•	Receive a formal recommendation after a successful period of three months volunteering

Activities involved

Research

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule