We are looking for volunteers
Researcher – Mapping the Solidarity Movement
Help us map every public group working in solidarity with occupied peoples, so the movement can find each other, cooperate and grow.
The campaign
The international solidarity movements for occupied territories are spread across many countries, languages and contexts. This makes coordination hard, and many groups work in isolation without benefiting from each other’s experience.
We are mapping all the groups working in solidarity with occupied peoples, starting with Western Sahara and Palestine and aiming to include many more. The goal is closer cooperation and more effective international campaigns, where anyone with a good campaign idea can easily reach the movement, and where newcomers can easily find their local group.
We only map public solidarity groups that have an online presence and benefit from being easy to find.
The role
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy online research to help find solidarity groups around the world and add them to our map. You will work remotely in a team guided by the campaign’s co-leads, and get a thorough introduction before you start.
Your responsibilities
- Search online for public solidarity groups, networks and organizations in different countries and languages.
- Check that each group is active and publicly accessible before adding it.
- Record key information, such as location, focus, website and social media, in our mapping database.
- Keep the map up to date by reviewing existing entries.
- Share insights with the team about where the movement is strong and where it is missing.
Who you are
- A good online researcher: you know how to find things on the web and social media.
- Detail-oriented: you are careful and consistent when entering information.
- Mindful of security: you understand why we only map public groups, and you handle information responsibly.
- Principled: you are committed to the rights of occupied peoples.
- Multilingual (a big plus): English is needed, and Arabic, Spanish, French or other languages help us find groups we would otherwise miss.
- Self-directed: you are comfortable working remotely as part of a global volunteer team.
What we offer
- Help connect a global movement that is stronger together.
- Get a unique overview of the international solidarity movement.
- Gain experience in research and data management.
- Work alongside activists from around the world.
- Remote and flexible: work from wherever you are, when it suits you.
Apply now
If you want to help the solidarity movement find each other and grow stronger, we want to hear from you.
Send your CV and a cover letter to solidarityrising@gmail.com. Tell us about your experience, who you are, why this role is right for you and what motivates you.
Solidarity Rising is an equal opportunity movement. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of occupation, displacement or marginalized backgrounds.
About Solidarity Rising
Solidarity Rising is an international human rights organization dedicated to the common pursuit of justice and freedom. We stand in solidarity with occupied peoples, with a strong focus on Western Sahara and Palestine and an ambition to include all occupied peoples in our work.
Our movement is powered entirely by the energy, creativity and commitment of volunteers. We believe we are stronger when we link our struggles, and we work every day to advocate, raise awareness and build a global movement that is independent of political ideologies and government funding, and committed to liberation and an end to occupation.