About University College Dublin
University College Dublin is a leading research-intensive university, committed to maintaining their position at the forefront of impactful, innovative research that makes a valuable contribution to society.
The involvement of volunteers is key to the advancement of research and understanding in some areas. You can support research studies and projects by volunteering to complete a survey or acting as a research participant in one of the interesting studies taking place at UCD!
What's Involved
The UCD Seafood Study is looking to explore how much seafood is consumed by adults in Ireland, and how seafood consumption impacts on our overall nutrition. We are currently seeking seafood consumers to take part in an online study examining seafood consumption in Ireland. Volunteers will be asked to provide information on their normal dietary intake via an online questionnaire. Following an initial screening, volunteers will have to complete 3 24 hour dietary recalls over 2 weeks, a food frequency and a demographics questionnaire. The study is entirely online, there are no in-person visits or appointments required. There is support available to participants via our social media profiles or by emailing seafood@ucd.ie. For more information about the study, or if you would like to take part, please email seafood@ucd.ie.
What's required for this position
English speaking, access to internet
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 1hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ireland
Also available in these counties
Donegal, Dublin - City, Dublin - Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown, Dublin - Fingal, Dublin - South Dublin County, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Monaghan, Sligo, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wicklow, Dublin
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Personalised dietary feedback reported will be given to volunteers which will demonstrate where their diet stands in relation to current nutritional recommendations.
