New Pro Bono OR Project: Lancaster Food Poverty Working Group

Food Poverty Working Group Project

Investigating data on food poverty in Lancaster and the surrounding District

Project:

Several sources of data need to be combined to understand the extent and location of food poverty in Lancaster and District.

Project description:

As a first step in seeking to plan future provision to meet needs arising from food poverty, the working group of interested parties, including several food banks, will need to have a clear understanding of the extent and location of the need.  Data, both quantitative and qualitative, will be available from several sources and needs to be brought together to provide an accurate picture. Guidance in designing questionnaires will also be appreciated. 

Time commitment:  12 days.

Location: It is expected that much of the work analysing the data provided can be carried out remotely, however, it is hoped that the volunteer would be able to attend working group meetings, once a month in Morecambe. This may be possible via skype.  

If you feel you are able to offer your assistance please complete the application form and return along with your CV to amy.hughes@theorsociety.com by Friday 8^th February.

The OR Society fully supports equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from the partially sighted or blind, or those with disabilities.

Information about the organisation: 

Council Plan 2018-2022 Work with others to address food poverty, work to alleviate food poverty across Lancaster and the surrounding district. The city council are working closely with a number of third sector organisations to develop a food poverty action plan. 

For further information about the food poverty working group please contact Richard Walsh, email rwalsh@lancaster.gov.uk

For further information about the Pro Bono OR scheme, please visit:www.theorsociety.com/Probono  or email ProBonoOR@theorsociety.com