Data Entry Volunteer Role Description

Position: Data Entry Volunteer

Type: Unpaid Volunteer

Location: Remote

Reports to: Data Analyst & Manager

About Court Watch Montgomery

Court Watch Montgomery (CWM) is a nonprofit organization that aims to ensure that all victims of intimate partner violence in Montgomery County and throughout Maryland have access to responsive justice and vital services that will stop abuse quickly and permanently. To achieve this goal, we monitor and collect data on court hearings, recommend changes to improve policy and practice, and hold judges and court personnel accountable for providing a safe and respectful court environment.

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About the Opportunity

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our effort, and we need your help. We seek efficient data entry volunteers with the ability to be detail-oriented. As protectors of the integrity of the data we collect, our data entry volunteers ensure we are able to analyze and provide recommendations to make systemic changes to improve how courts handle domestic violence cases. Becoming involved with Court Watch Montgomery will not only provide you with the opportunity to connect with the community in a meaningful way but will allow you to witness first-hand how a data-driven nonprofit can create lasting changes to the court system.

We require a commitment of at least a year. Note: This is a remote opportunity.

Data Entry Volunteer Duties:

• Commit to 5-8 hours per month on an ongoing basis.
• Decipher information collected from Court Monitors.
• Input data into the database upon confirming accuracy by deadlines.
• Follow up with the Data analyst & Manager as necessary.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice and human rights.
• Commitment to the mission of Court Watch Montgomery.
• Open to participating in training sessions and receiving feedback.
• Attention to detail and ability to enter data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with other technology, such as Google Workspace and your personal computer.

How to Sign-up

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete our volunteer interest form:

Next Training Session

Our next training session begins on May 7, 2024. Join us as a Volunteer at Court Watch Montgomery and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by intimate partner violence. Together, we can strive for a more just and supportive community.

If you can attend the upcoming training session, we’d love to hear from you by April 15th. If you can't attend the training in May, we will have another training session this Fall. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Katelyn E. Appiah-Kubi, via email at:

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CWM values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. CWM encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Applicants with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20910: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20910