Who can Join?

Students in 8th–12th grade.
Must live in New York City
Must be committed to completing research projects on time and collaborating with peers
Time commitment is flexible, allowing you to balance ARI with school and extracurriculars, but students are expected to take responsibility for their work and participate actively

Volunteer

with ARI

Volunteers play a vital role in Medical Minds First, helping new students grow, learn, and make real-world impact in medical research.

Eligibility & Requirements:

Volunteers must have completed the MMF program at least once.
Mentor volunteers are expected to:
Create and guide patient-inspired research cases for students
Support students in thinking critically and solving problems independently
Conduct regular meetings or Zoom sessions to check in, provide guidance, and foster learning
Volunteers will receive official volunteering hours for their participation.
If you wish to volunteer in other ways, such as social media management, recruitment, or outreach, please contact anushahaque42@gmail.com.