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 & Education 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. 

Projects may include creating education content, identifying and partnering with researchers, data entry and reading/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
• Participate in Research & Education Committee
• 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

Volunteer Signup

Volunteer Signup