Health Care
Also filed under Education/Youth Outreach
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Austin VoicesAustin, TXFounded in 2003, Austin Voices for Education an Youth is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging school reform efforts, building a new generation of young leaders and supporting Austin families to reduce social and economic barriers for students.
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Bread for the CityWashington, DCBread for the City was established in the mid-1970s out of concern for the homeless, the hungry and the needy of the District of Columbia.
Note: The Medical Clinic position also is appropriate for interns interested in Casement Management. Another position with Bread for the City can be found in the Case Management category.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
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Camden Coalition of Healthcare ProvidersCamden, NJThe Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers (CCHP) seeks to fundamentally change how providers, office staff and community agencies in Camden care for city residents with diabetes by building an accessible, high-quality, coordinated and data-driven health care delivery system with a strong primary care base.
Note: This position is appropriate for interns interested in Education/Teaching, as well.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
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Crossover MinistryRichmond, VACrossOver Health Care Ministry is Virginia's largest free health care clinic, providing services to more than 6300 patients yearly. Because most of these patients are the working poor, they often have to choose between food, shelter and health insurance. And because of the Virginia's strict guidelines, they cannot qualify for Medicaid.
AmeriCorps Eligible: Yes
Languages: Spanish preferred
Car: preferred
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Delta Area Health Education CenterHelena, ARThe Delta AHEC aims to enhance health care access and health status through recruitment and retention of health care professionals, professional education, and public health education in a seven-county area of the Arkansas Delta.
Note: This position is appropriate for interns interested in Community Organizing and Education and Youth Outreach, as well.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
Car: Preferred
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Fan Free ClinicRichmond, VAFan Free Clinic provides medical treatment, health education, and social services to those in the Richmond area with limited access to care. We place special emphasis on welcoming the least served.
Note: This position is appropriate for interns interested in Case Management and Food Security, as well.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
Car: preferred
Language: Spanish preferred
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Frontier Nursing ServiceWendover, KYThe Courier Program Internship is for young adults 18 years or older who wish to work in a rural healthcare environment and experience rural Appalachian culture.
Note: This position is appropriate for interns interested in Case Management and Education/Teaching, as well.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
Car: required
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PACT: Helping Children with Special NeedsBaltimore, MDPACT's mission is to promote the development of young children with special needs and their families through programs providing specialized childcare, comprehensive assessments and therapies, family support services, parent education, counseling and professional training.
Note: This position is appropriate for interns interested in Food Security and Education, as well. Another PACT position can be found in the Education/Teaching category.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
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Rockbridge Area Free ClinicLexington, VAThe Rockbridge Area Free Clinic is a community-based, nonprofit organization providing quality health care for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Free Clinic targets low-income, uninsured people and offers medical care, dental care and medication with the goal of keeping people healthy and in the work force. It is the only organization of its kind within the Rockbridge geographical area, and it serves approximately 2,000 patients per year and provides more than 10,000 visits.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
Car: preferred
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So Others Might Eat (SOME)Washington, DCSOME is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing and health care.
Note: The Mary Claire position is also appropriate for interns interested in the Law and Case Management.
AmeriCorps Eligible: yes
Language: Spanish preferred for the Medical Clinic position
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