Research Assistant

Volunteer Research Assistant – Latin America & Caribbean

Volunteer | Remote | 5–10 hours per week

Who We Are

At Creshendo, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to belong, rebuild, and rise. We co-create solutions with displaced communities—always listening, collaborating, and centering lived experiences.

Fueled by integrity, empathy, and curiosity, we're building innovative and inclusive programs that reimagine what's possible for displaced people everywhere. If you're excited to challenge the status quo and help transform lives, you'll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

Your contributions aren't just tasks—they're stepping stones in someone's journey to self-sufficiency, dignity, and belonging. Every role at Creshendo plays a part in creating inclusive communities where displaced people can rebuild and thrive.

As our Volunteer Research Assistant, you'll help advance Creshendo's Research Agenda by generating evidence-based insights into migration and refugee experiences across the region. Your work will support long-form publications and advocacy that influence refugee protection, integration strategies, and inclusive policies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You'll conduct literature reviews and gather data, ensuring our research reflects the latest evidence on migration and refugee issues.
• You'll analyze qualitative and quantitative data, transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive policy and practice.
• You'll support survey development, interviews, and research design, helping amplify migrant and refugee voices and lived experiences.
• You'll collaborate with internal teams, refugee representatives, and academic partners, enabling stronger research partnerships and impact.
• You'll help structure reports and long-form papers, ensuring our findings are clear, rigorous, and accessible for publication and dissemination.
• You'll track research activities and maintain documentation, supporting effective planning and timely publications.

What You Bring

• A mindset for creative problem-solving—you love experimenting with new approaches.
• Openness to diverse perspectives—you know the best ideas come from collaboration.
• A background or strong interest in examining the dynamic challenges faced by migrants and refugees globally.
• Experience or academic grounding in research, social sciences, migration studies, public policy, international development, or related fields.
• Fluency in English (required for research, analysis, and writing); proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with literature reviews, data collection, and research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative).
• (Preferred but not required) familiarity with academic research methods, data analysis tools, or statistical software.
• Passion for refugee rights, inclusion, and evidence-based advocacy.
• Regional expertise or issue-area specialization that aligns with our focus on refugees and migrants is welcomed and will be considered.

What You’ll Gain

Joining Creshendo as our Volunteer Research Assistant means you’ll:

• Contribute to meaningful research that informs migration and refugee policy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit research, data collection, and academic writing.
• Build networks with researchers, policymakers, and humanitarian professionals.
• Work flexibly in a supportive, inclusive, international team that values bold ideas and diverse voices.
• Have the opportunity to focus on regions or issues that align with your interests and expertise.

Even if you don't tick every box, if you're passionate about impact, innovation, and inclusivity—we’d love to meet you.

How We Work

We operate with a G.Y.S.T. mindset: clarity over chaos, consistency over perfection, action over ego. If you’re someone who follows through, communicates clearly, and cares about craft—you’ll feel at home here.

How to Apply

Ready to join us in making change happen?

Please send your CV, a brief statement of interest (including any regional or thematic areas you're particularly interested in researching), and a sample of your work to hr@creshendo.org.