Game and UX Researcher Volunteer Opportunity: Quick Summary

At Believe in Me, we envision a future where every child and young adult has the self-confidence they need to succeed. Through our innovative iLevelUP app, we empower first-generation college students by offering comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and a supportive community. We are building a fast-moving, high-performance volunteer team committed to creating gamified educational experiences at scale. We are seeking independent, critical-thinking Volunteer Game & UX Researchers who are excited to help validate ideas, shape gameplay experiences, and ensure we are addressing real student needs—without waiting for a detailed instruction manual.

This role is ideal for individuals ready to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) while growing leadership skills that could eventually lead to formal leadership roles within the expanding team. ROLE SUMMARY The Volunteer Game & UX Researcher will be responsible for conducting agile, user-centered research to inform game design and product decisions. You will play a crucial role in helping our teams launch games quickly and effectively by providing actionable insights grounded in data, behavioral science, and rapid user feedback.

Job ID: ILU-GAME-AND-UX-RESEARCHER-VOL-001 • Workplace: Remote • Type: Volunteer • Date posted: 2026-07-28

About iLevelUP

iLevelUP, an initiative of Believe in Me, empowers first-generation college students with practical guidance, personalized resources, and a supportive community for college and career success.

Game and UX Researcher Volunteer Role Overview

At Believe in Me, we envision a future where every child and young adult has the self-confidence they need to succeed. Through our innovative iLevelUP app, we empower first-generation college students by offering comprehensive resources, personalized guidance, and a supportive community. We are building a fast-moving, high-performance volunteer team committed to creating gamified educational experiences at scale. We are seeking independent, critical-thinking Volunteer Game & UX Researchers who are excited to help validate ideas, shape gameplay experiences, and ensure we are addressing real student needs—without waiting for a detailed instruction manual.

This role is ideal for individuals ready to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) while growing leadership skills that could eventually lead to formal leadership roles within the expanding team. ROLE SUMMARY The Volunteer Game & UX Researcher will be responsible for conducting agile, user-centered research to inform game design and product decisions. You will play a crucial role in helping our teams launch games quickly and effectively by providing actionable insights grounded in data, behavioral science, and rapid user feedback.

Game and UX Researcher Key Responsibilities

• Plan ethical research that evaluates usability, engagement, comprehension, and accessibility for approved game or learning experiences.
• Define research questions, participant criteria, methods, scripts, and success measures before data collection.
• Conduct or support moderated and unmoderated studies using approved consent and privacy procedures.
• Analyze observations and aggregate findings without making unsupported claims or exposing participant identities.
• Translate evidence into prioritized, actionable recommendations for design, content, and product collaborators.
• Document limitations, decisions, and follow-up questions in a clear research repository.

Game and UX Researcher Qualifications

• Experience with UX research, game research, usability testing, learning research, or comparable human-centered evaluation.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and when each method is appropriate.
• Ability to create neutral research questions, synthesize evidence, and distinguish findings from assumptions.
• Understanding of informed consent, privacy, accessibility, and responsible research with potentially vulnerable audiences.
• Strong facilitation, analytical writing, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with de-identified or aggregate data and follow approved retention requirements.

Why This Game and UX Researcher Volunteer Role Matters

First, your expertise will strengthen practical support for first-generation college students. In addition, you will collaborate with mission-driven volunteers across disciplines. As a result, your work can improve the clarity, reliability, and reach of iLevelUP resources. Meanwhile, you can build meaningful experience and demonstrate measurable contributions. Finally, this remote role offers flexibility while keeping student outcomes at the center.

For example, you will turn your expertise into practical support for students. Additionally, you will document progress and share useful insights with collaborators. Therefore, the team can make informed decisions and improve its work. At the same time, you will receive clear priorities and opportunities to contribute independently. Likewise, cross-functional partners will help remove blockers. Consequently, successful work can reach more students. In practice, consistent communication and reliable follow-through matter. Ultimately, the goal is a more useful and inclusive iLevelUP experience.

Time Commitment & Location

Flexible volunteer schedule; specific expectations will be discussed during onboarding.

This is a remote volunteer opportunity.

How to Apply

Ready to contribute your expertise to iLevelUP? Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest.

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