Location: Work from home (Flexibility to work from RAI if volunteer wishes to)
Contract: Volunteer
Duration: Ongoing (Flexible)
Hours: Approx 5 hours per week (Flexible)
Start date: Flexible
About the Organisation
The Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) is a leading organisation dedicated to the promotion and support of anthropology in all its fields. We engage academic and public audiences through events, film festivals, online courses, and publications. Our key initiatives include London Anthropology Day, the RAI Film Festival, and our Online Course Programme.
About the Role
We are seeking a volunteer to assist with the administration involved in matching book reviewers to the latest titles in anthropology, as part of the Book Reviews section of the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute.This role is administrative and would involve sourcing the names and contact details of individuals in Anthropology (and closely-related) fields who would be suitable reviewers for the c.30-50 books that the RAI receives per month. It is possible that the person in this role may also be asked to assist with other administrative tasks relating to co-ordinating book review invites.
Key Responsibilities
With guidance and supervision, the volunteer will:
- Sourcing the names and contact details of individuals in Anthropology (and closely-related) fields who would be suitable reviewers for the c.30-50 books
- It is possible that the person in this role may also be asked to assist with other administrative tasks relating to the book review database.
Essential:
- Personal access to a computer
- Degree (or studying for a degree) in Anthropology
To apply:
Please submit a your CV to admin@therai.org.uk, using the subject line:
Volunteer – Book Review Application – [Your Name].