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
hresource@institute2000.org
