Application Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Helping and Happiness Lab!

We are currently seeking new volunteer Research Assistants to join our team starting in the Summer 2026 semester. Please submit your application below!

Requirements include successful completion of PSYC 201 and 260, a commitment of 6-8 hrs/week for at least two terms, and a strong work ethic.

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First and Last Name

Student Number

Email Address

Phone Number Please enter in the format: 000-000-0000

Year, Degree, Program

First Year Grade Average

Second Year Grade Average

Third Year Grade Average

Fourth Year Grade Average

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Please upload your CV

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Please briefly describe any relevant experience you've had, including working in other research labs or job experience.

Are you currently involved in any other research project(s) and/or labs(s)? If so, please describe your role and time commitments.

Why do you want to volunteer in this lab?

What are you hoping to gain from an experience volunteering?

What are your education and career goals?

Which days are you available?

The expected commitment of a research assistant in this lab is 6-8 hours of in-person/in-lab availability per week. One of the studies we are currently recruiting for requires availability for an additional 1-hour meeting each week. Are you able to commit to this?

Do you have Canadian citizenship? (This is a specific requirement for one of the studies we are recruiting for)

Are you comfortable sharing personal information (e.g. birthdate, home address, CV, educational history, emergency contact) with the University of California, Riverside to become a visiting scholar? (This is a specific requirement for one of the studies we are recruiting for)

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