HealthCorps
HealthCorps, Inc.
P.O. Box 371
New York, NY 10276
Contact Person (site supervisor): Sarah Cave, Regional Program Manager Pittsburgh Region. Sarah.Cave@healthcorps.org
Areas of Interest: Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Education- secondary
Who we are: We’re HealthCorps – a national, non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health inequities in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional and physical challenges.
Description: As a TMHH Mentor, you will serve as a near-peer mentor to local middle and high school students over the semester. You will gain hands on experience leading our health and wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges and community improvement projects.
Duties of Intern:
Responsibilities:
- Develop Strong Relationships. You will collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 2 – 3 school sites. You will collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area mentors and participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization at no-expense.
- Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress. You will research what health inequities the schools you serve are facing, and then measure your impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking your work throughout your mentorship.
- Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. You will plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program offering, Teens Make Health Happen, between 6- 8+ hours (each week) throughout the course of the semester. Your commitment to this program will require you to be at your assigned school sites/campuses for 3-4 hours each week for instructional purposes.
- Share and Make Aware. You will host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support regional events. You will support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that will shine a bright light on your students.
- Commit to the HealthCorps Mission. You will prioritize health and wellness on a daily basis and, ultimately, work to ensure that relevant, local health-resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community.
- Represent HealthCorps in Pittsburgh. You will be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence -- whether at your assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring, or interested, in public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields
- In good academic standing with your university
- A commitment of 6-8+ hours each week to the mentorship for the entire Fall or Spring semester
- A self-expectation and strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community, and as a speaker who is comfortable in learning and presenting on health-related topics to a teen audience
General Information: The school sites are all in the Pittsburgh region and accessible by local transportation. Site placement will depend on the mentor's availability.
Terms Offered: Fall or Spring semester 2024-2025 academic year.
Number of Students: 6-10