What sounds more polite

[undergradstudent]

I had emailed prof last month to ask if there is volunteer research opportunity. Prof replied "we can talk later this semester". I then replied that I will follow-up again later.

 

Now recently, I received an offer for grad school. I'm planning to email the prof about it (he's one of my letter referrees), as well as asking him about research. But I feel it may be too early?

 

What sounds more polite?

 

"Is this a good time to ask about volunteering? Or should I contact again at end of March or April?"

or

"Please know Im still interested in volunteering. I will follow-up again at end of March".

or

"I would like to ask if there is volunteer opportunity available?"

 

Thanks for reading!

[iphi]

#1 or #3. But don't sweat it too much, if this person is anything like my POI s/he just forgot and will probably appreciate the reminder.

[aberrant]

#3 plus suggesting a time to meet and talk with this PI in person.

 

"volunteer" in "grad school life"? wrong board, maybe?