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Making a Difference One Day at a Time

OneDay is an initiative by the ESOMAR Foundation dedicated to connecting charities and non-profits with corporate volunteers, providing a platform to utilize the skills and knowledge of the market research industry for social good.

Whether you are a charity in need of assistance or an insights professional looking to make a difference, OneDay offers the opportunity to get involved and create a meaningful impact.

Harness Your
Research Talent For Good.
#OneDay At A Time

We recognize that we’re among the most privileged people ​in the history of humanity. We know that we have ​enormous opportunities to make a difference. With a full-​time career spanning 2,000 work weeks, the way we spend ​our time is one of the most impactful choices we can make.

Are you leveraging your skills for meaningful change? Or ​does your daily grind leave the world unchanged?

If you want to shape your own path as an insights professional and ​transform your efforts into real-world impact, OneDay is ​your gateway. Our mission is to help you dedicate your ​research talent to the great challenges of our time.

Give OneDay and support non-profits through..

TRAINING
Teach a specific skill (e.g. Excel, analysis techniques or presentation techniques).

WORKSHOPS
Work with an organisation to facilitate a workshop to solve a problem.

AD HOC RESEARCH
Support on a specific piece of research needed by organisation e.g. design a survey, test a piece of content.

How It Works

1

Sign Up & Choose a Charity

Browse our list of partner charities ready to ​receive a OneDay, or submit a charity yourself by ​entering their details and contact person.

2

Connect & Collaborate

Reach out directly through our platform to set ​up an exploratory meeting with the charity to ​define the best way your OneDay can help. If ​you want to submit a charity, you'll contact them ​yourself.

3

Submit Your Proposal

Align with your charity on the type of research or ​support needed and the number of OneDays ​required. Then, complete the OneDay proposal ​template and submit it to us for approval.

4

Get the Go & SERVE

Got our green-light? Confirm the ​project with the charity, and get the official ​"GO" status. Now you’re ready to gift your skills, ​and make a difference!

5

Share Your Impact & Inspire

Once you’ve completed your OneDay, share ​your experience and the charity’s feedback with us. Get recognition on our ​website and socials, and earn a shot at some of ​our impact awards! Plus, your effort wil​l contribute towards your company’s OneDa​y year goal​.​

Give One Day

Get Inspired By Those Who Went Before You!

Irina gave ~30 OneDays to Comfy Care 12 Tanzania
Christina and team (Kerry) gave 2 hours a week for 2 weeks and a half day workshop to Irelands largest and oldest welfare organisation DSPCA
The Toluna MITR team gave a OneDay Workshop in partnership with Nav Jeevan Don Bosco, a Hyderabad-based Charity committed to uplifting under-served communities.

Featured OneDay Volunteer Opportunities

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5 February 2026

Using insight for impact — from Nairobi to the wider world

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OneDayMentor and upscale the dedicated RFE/RL’s Audience & Growth team
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Mentor and upscale the dedicated RFE/RL’s Audience & Growth team

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OneDayShare expertise and guidance on data management to help RFE/RL
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Share expertise and guidance on data management to help RFE/RL

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OneDayHelp RFE/RL integrate analytics and more traditional population research
24 September 2025

Help RFE/RL integrate analytics and more traditional population research

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