Volunteers & InternsVolunteers & Interns
"Working with Migrant Health Promotion as a Social Work Intern, and again as a Public Health Intern, was an incredible experience. The staff members are all extremely knowledgeable, skilled and passionate about Migrant Health Promotion's work, as well as personable and fun. I was inspired by the way migrant health workers were truly integrated into the work of the organization, rather than being a distant, 'disenfranchised' population on whose behalf Migrant Health Promotion was speaking and advocating. My time with Migrant Health Promotion was a huge part of my professional development — I learned so much, and continue to draw upon this reservoir. I very much appreciate having had the opportunity to work with Migrant Health Promotion!"
-Sue Chandler, MPH, MSW, Director, Community Advocacy Program, Center for Community Health Education, Research and Service, Boston, MA
Migrant Health Promotion relies on the talents and contributions of many dedicated interns and volunteers. If you have a special skill (graphic design, legal services, marketing, fundraising, program evaluation, etc.) or you just want to give back to the community, please contact us to discuss a satisfying volunteer experience.
Migrant Health Promotion provides many internship opportunities for students of health education, social work, public health, public policy, community nursing and graphic design. Interns and volunteers commonly carry out the following projects at Migrant Health Promotion:
Program Coordination
- Coordinate a peer health education program with adults or adolescents
- Present a training session on a topic of your expertise
- Lead activities with children
- Assist with related community organizing projects
Program Development
- Develop or revise training manuals and curricula
- Revise or develop implementation materials and tools
Program Evaluation
- Design evaluation methodologies and tools
- Enter and analyze data
- Facilitate evaluation focus groups and interviews
- Create trainings or methods for sharing findings with community members
Web Site Development and Media Advocacy
- Assist staff with Web site updates
- Develop and implement media advocacy goals and activities, such as press releases and letters to the editor
Policy
- Follow and respond to legislation on guest workers, Community Health Workers, Migrant and Community Health Center funding or other relevant topics
Administration and Management
- Create or revise personnel policies, job descriptions and management tools
- Develop or help manage program budgets and grants
Health Education Materials Development
- Pilot test new materials
- Write, compile and lay out the "La Esperanza" newsletter
- Update and test culturally-competent health education manuals and flipcharts
- Format, edit and finalize materials
Development
- Write grants, assist with major grants or research new funding opportunities
- Identify and summarize relevant research and data
- Organize fundraising events and mailings
- Solicit community sponsorship and donations
- Raise money for the Education Fund or special projects
Clerical Projects
- Process mass mailings
- File health education resources
If you are interested in an internship or volunteer position, please send a resume and a cover letter (or an email message) to info@migranthealth.org with the following information:
- The tasks in which you are interested
- Special skills you hope to use
- The hours per week you can work
- The Office with which you prefer to work
- The months in which you are available
Thank you for your interest in Migrant Health Promotion!
