ROTA Volunteer Programme

Race on the Agenda: ROTA is a social policy research organisation that focuses on issues impacting on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. All our work is based on the principle that those with direct experience of inequality should be central to solutions to address it. Our policy priorities are health, education and criminal justice. ROTA is a membership organisation, registered as a charity and a company limited by guarantee.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, ROTA is endeavouring to continue our work with volunteers, to support their education needs and to give them experience of working on specific projects and campaigns.

ROTA provides training in research methods, experience of running events, assisting with projects and learning about human rights, race equality and issues affecting people from BAME communities. We want to continue to support volunteers during this difficult time, through online learning, discussion groups and one-to-one mentoring and supervision.

ROTA is seeking to expand its volunteer programme by involving more young people in its work doing research, event organisation and promotion. This programme will help them improve their skills and provide valued experience working in the voluntary sector and with a policy research organisation.