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Volunteer Opportunities
MedSearch volunteers can contribute through social media education, fundraising for community impact, and original healthcare research writing. Submit your work through the volunteer hours request form for review.
Guidelines
1. Social Media Posts
Volunteers can research and design engaging posts on important medical topics to help spread awareness and educate the public.
Requirements
- Post design must match MedSearch's theme and be high-resolution.
- Plagiarized graphics or copied text will not be eligible for hours.
Hours: Single-page post: 0.5 to 1 volunteer hour granted. Multiple-page post (3 to 5 pages): maximum of 2 volunteer hours granted.
2. Fundraise for Impact
Volunteers can help raise money to donate to local hospitals and provide youth-centered first aid kits for underserved communities.
Requirements
- Provide verification photos of the volunteer participating in activities related to the fundraiser, such as a bake sale booth or assembling first aid kits.
- Submit financial proof of fundraising, such as a donation receipt, screenshot, or receipt for necessary supplies.
- If the fundraiser involves physical items like first aid kits, include a photo of the completed items alongside the materials receipt.
Hours: Maximum of 15 hours granted per event. Hours vary case by case, and additional hours may be granted with the necessary proof.
3. Writing Research Paper
Contribute an original research paper on a healthcare-related topic. Hours depend on the time spent and the quality of the final submission.
Requirements
- The work submitted must be original. Any plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in immediate rejection.
- Include a list of credible sources used, such as peer-reviewed journals or official health organization reports.
- The paper should have academic-level writing, professional formatting, and a length of at least 1,000 to 1,500 words excluding the bibliography.
Hours: Standard research paper granted up to 8 volunteer hours.
All volunteer hour approvals are reviewed based on submission quality, originality, and documentation provided.
Use the volunteer hours request form to submit completed work, documentation, and supporting proof for hour consideration.