Americorps Members, Interns
and Volunteers
There
are many opportunities to volunteer or become an intern
at the Institute. There are year-round opportunities
through our health centers, our social services department
and with our public health programs. The various opportunities are described below.
Summer Internships and Academic Year Internships in Health Care
Our AHECs (Area Health Education Centers) offer summer
internships for medical students in their 1st and 2nd year, public health students,
and high school students who would like to experience
the health care environment. Students are placed at health
centers and hospitals where they work directly with professional
staff, attend seminars, and assist with research or special
projects.
To
apply: There is an application and information
about AHEC and how to apply in our health
professions section.
Social
Services
For social services internship and volunteer opportunities
contact
Virna Little, LCSW
Vice President for Psychsocial Services and Community Affairs
Fax: 212.989.2840
212.633.0800 Ext 337
vlittle@institute2000.org
AmeriCorps
Community HealthCorps Member
The
Institute for Family Health’s Community HealthCorps
is a national AmeriCorps program that promotes health
care for the underserved while developing future healthcare
workers. These opportunities offer a stipend and living
expenses. Find out more about the Institute's AmeriCorps
program.
Medical Students in their 3rd or 4th Year may apply to do a rotation at the Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Practice. B
If you are not a student, and would like to volunteer, contact:
Gail Seaton
Human Resources Associate
The Institute for Family Health, Inc.
16 East 16th Street
New York, New York 10003
Fax: (212) 989-6170
gseaton@institute2000.org
