Make a positive impact by volunteering for research

As an educated Latina, I believe volunteerism should be an ideal, and part of practice in forging a blueprint for Hispanic heritage in American history.

I became disabled in 2008, and I felt pretty lousy about it for several years, like I couldn’t contribute anything anymore. Then I heard about Research Match and joined in 2014. Since then I have completed surveys online and taken part in telephone and Zoom-based research interviews about everything from chronic pain and its relation to romantic relationships to Covid and its impact on my mental health. I have traveled to two universities to help graduate students with their studies. I have even slept under a weighted blanket and worn a fitness watch to see if those blankets help people with chronic pain sleep better. In other words I feel useful! I feel I still make a difference to students and researchers, doctors and patients like me. Thank you, Research Match!

I registered to ResearchMatch because I want to be part of the solution. I encourage you to sign up as a volunteer today!