Volunteer

Coalition Internships or Volunteer Opportunities

The Coalition uses interns and volunteers on a regular basis. Currently our interns provide administrative and research support. They work in Research, Grant Writing and Program Support. We couldn’t provide as much as we do without them!

We are currently at capacity for volunteer and intern placements. Please check back in May 2010 for updates.

Undergraduate Internships

If you are interested in an internship with the Coalition of Community Health Center please send a resume and cover letter outlining what you are interested in achieving while you work with the Coalition.

Internship Requirements:

8-10 hours per week
Minimum 3 month commitment (6 months preferred)
Enthusiasm about the work of the Coalition

What we look for:

Strong writing skills
Experience with office systems and willingness to help in a variety of ways
Strong communications skills
Fast learner
Hard worker
Excellent customer service skills

What we Offer:

Exposure to non-profit operations
Understanding of the safety-net
Knowledge of available health resources for low-income populations
Considerable work experience and skill development

Past Internships:

The Coalition relies on the support of many talented interns and volunteers.

Past intern projects include:

Program planning
Program evaluation
Research
Website support
Administrative support

Graduate Internships

We have many opportunities for Graduate level interns in program design, program evaluation and more.

We are open to hearing your research ideas. For further inquiries about potential graduate placements contact Tracy Gratto.

Professional Volunteers

We are currently seeking a team player that is dedicated to our mission and knowledgeable about web navigation and architecture. Our website draws more than 7,000 individuals seeking health resources each month but can be overwhelming to navigate.

For further inquiries contact Tracy Gratto.

Volunteer Process

To Apply

Email volunteer@coalition-clinics.org for consideration.

Please include:

your resume
a cover letter indicating which position you are interested in, and why
Duration of Internship (# total hours)

Intern Benefits

These are unpaid positions. However, they are excellent learning opportunities and can provide valuable experience for pursuing a career in community health.

Graduates in Public Health & Undergraduates in Community Health are urged to apply.
Non-student volunteers wishing to expand their experience and build their resumes are also encouraged to apply.

CCHC will:

support academic internship requirements
reward excellent work performance with letters of recommendation.

For More Information Contact

Anna Lynch
Program Coordinator
503.546.4991
volunteer@coalition-clinics.org