Law Enforcement Training Center Research Volunteer

Work from home to help animals by providing support for our Law Enforcement Outreach & Engagement team.

We have a great opportunity for those interested in political science or criminal justice and/or looking to gain experience working with law enforcement. The volunteer will assist with research and resource mapping in priority regions and through organizing internal data systems, supporting our team's work to support current and emerging organizational priorities through law enforcement outreach, engagement, and training.

Among other duties, the volunteer will research and identify relevant cases, investigations, and news stories, and update the law enforcement database.

Benefits of volunteering

The volunteer will gain knowledge of working with law enforcement and database management and strengthen research and organizational skills while helping to support the mission of the organization.

Becoming a volunteer

Requirements for our volunteers:

• Strong online research, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Data entry experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of Google or media alerts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to work well independently

Commitment policy:

• We expect the volunteer to commit to a minimum of two hours per week for two months.

Restrictions:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel, and access to the Internet.
• All volunteers must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• We do not accept any court ordered community service.

Process:

• Please review the description and restrictions above to help determine if our volunteer opportunity is a good match.
• After review of your application, a staff member will contact you to discuss the opportunity. If we mutually determine that the opportunity appears to be a good match, you will be asked to fill out an authorization form allowing us to carry out a background check.
• Before becoming an official volunteer, you must pass the background check, sign a volunteer agreement, and sign a waiver/release of liability.