Volunteer

Job summary

Help students use Niche’s tools, resources, and mentor networks to explore academic fields and literature, and assist with workshops, information sessions, inquiries, and resource materials. Collaborate with the team to improve outreach, gather user feedback, and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Job details

Company Description Niche is a mission-driven organization that makes impactful research opportunities accessible to all students, regardless of financial background. Recognizing that prestigious research programs can be costly and often inaccessible to low-income students, Niche provides free tools and support to help learners find their field of interest. The platform enables students to explore academic literature, connect with mentors, and publish their first paper without financial barriers. By lowering the cost of entry to research, Niche empowers a more diverse generation of scholars and innovators. Volunteers play a key role in expanding this accessible, equitable research ecosystem. Role Description This is a remote Volunteer role. The volunteer will help students navigate Niche’s tools, resources, and mentor networks, offering guidance on exploring academic fields and literature. Day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting with workshops or information sessions, answering student inquiries, and helping maintain organized resource materials. The volunteer will also collaborate with team members to improve student outreach, gather user feedback, and help maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment. This role is ideal for individuals who want to support educational equity and help students on their research journey. Qualifications Strong interest in education, research, or student support, with the ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy when working with diverse student populations. Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and support on-site events or workshops. Comfort with basic digital tools and online platforms used for literature exploration, mentoring, and information sharing. A collaborative mindset, reliability, and a willingness to learn and follow Niche’s policies and procedures. Prior experience in tutoring, mentoring, or community volunteering is an asset but not required.

What you’ll do

Help students use Niche’s tools, resources, and mentor networks to explore academic fields and literature, and assist with workshops, information sessions, inquiries, and resource materials. Collaborate with the team to improve outreach, gather user feedback, and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Requirements

Applicants should have an interest in education, research, or student support, along with clear communication, empathy, organization, and time-management skills. Comfort with basic digital tools, reliability, collaboration, and willingness to learn and follow policies are expected; prior tutoring, mentoring, or volunteer experience is an asset but not required.

Listed skills

• Clear Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Support
• Clear Communication
• Active Listening
• Empathy
• Organization
• Time Management
• Digital Tools
• Online Platforms
• Research Guidance
• Workshop Support
• Student Outreach
• User Feedback
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support