Volunteering Opportunities for King’s College, University of Cambridge Students
Volunteer with us: Help shape and strengthen our research, impact and evaluation
Cambridge Acorn Project (CAP) is a therapeutic charity supporting children, young people and families who have experienced trauma, adversity and social disadvantage. We aim not only to provide effective support, but to understand and demonstrate the impact of our work and contribute to wider learning about what helps children and families experiencing inequality and adversity.
We collect a growing body of quantitative and qualitative outcome data and are looking for a Volunteer Research Intern (Research, Data and Evaluation) to help us strengthen the quality, analysis and use of this evidence.
This would particularly suit a postgraduate student, recent graduate, early-career researcher or someone seeking practical experience in applied research, psychology, social science, public health, statistics or a related field.
We also welcome 3rd year undergraduates’ applications.
To apply please read the role pack and submit an application by the deadline.
Deadline for applications:
30th November 2027
Start date:
January-February 2027
Type:
Hybrid, from home and from our office (Histon, Cambridge)
Purpose of the role
The Research Intern will work alongside CAP staff to review and strengthen our existing evaluation and data-analysis work and help us extract greater learning from the information we already collect.
The role will combine quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis and evaluation methodology, with opportunities to contribute to the development of CAP's wider research and evaluation approach.
A central purpose of the role is to provide an additional degree of independent scrutiny and methodological rigour: checking the analyses CAP has already undertaken and helping ensure that conclusions drawn from our data are proportionate, transparent and capable of standing up to external scrutiny.
Key activities will include:
Review and strengthen CAP’s evaluation and data analysis.
Analyse outcome data using statistical and qualitative methods.
Identify trends, themes and areas for improvement.
Improve data collection, reporting and evaluation processes.
Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and support future research and evaluation projects.
All volunteers receive role specific guidance, safeguarding training and ongoing support throughout their time with us.
Find out more…
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Cambridge Acorn Project is a local charity supporting children and families who have experienced trauma, school anxiety and financial hardship. Through arts based, nature based and therapeutic education programmes in and around Cambridge, we create safe, nurturing spaces where children feel listened to, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our work is rooted in justice, relationships and mental health
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Please download the Volunteer Role Pack and Application Form from our website. Then email your completed application to Adriana Burciaga Gonzalez capadmin@cambridgeacornproject.org.uk by 30th November.
Please note that we follow a safe recruitment process and therefore cannot accept CVs.
If you require the volunteer pack and/or application in an alternative format, please contact us.
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For successful King’s College candidates, funding is available from King’s College, Cambridge to cover the costs for DBS and ID checks and transport to and from the CAP's offices.
Funding will require the completion of a form issued by the King’s College Finance Tutor following the successful candidates' written acceptance to CAP
Funding will be a set amount each term.
The funds will be paid directly to the King’s student volunteers.
For more information download our Role Pack or Contact Rach Maggs, King’s Futures Tutor – futurestutor@kings.cam.ac.uk
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If you have any questions or would like more information about this volunteering opportunity please contact Adriana Burciaga adriana@cambridgeacornproject.org.uk or Rach Maggs, King’s Futures Tutor – futurestutor@kings.cam.ac.uk
we’ll be very happy to help.