Program Sites

MATFA is a non-profit whose mission is to train and support mentors to help incarcerated individuals in our program acquire skills for successful and positive reentry into society. We're always looking for volunteers and interns to help mentor and advise at-risk youth, students, and adults. MATFA works directly inside juvenile detention centers and state prisons to serve as a positive influence and a resource to our community members behind bars. One of our long-term goals includes reducing America’s staggeringly high recidivism rate. Our short-term goals include impacting the lives of those around us with compassion and respect.

Project CAN is a peer based program that works with organizations to link members to resources for education, employment, housing, healthcare, mental health and more. The goal is to improve the community's emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing by promoting cross-cultural understanding and laying the groundwork on which to build sustainable social change.

The Child Life Program at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach eases the anxiety of children and families during a hospitalization through teaching, distraction, and opportunities for therapeutic play. We know that it takes more than medicine to help children heal, and so by allowing children to play, create,...

We’re a not-for-profit, pediatric teaching hospital that treats more than 8,000 children each year and has become a regional pediatric destination for more than 84,000 children, who need specialized care in our outpatient specialty and satellite centers. More than 750 pediatric specialists and sub-specialists ensure that the highest quality, compassionate care is given to each patient and their family.

Mind-1-1's mission is to eliminate barriers to mental wellness and bridge the gap between people and trusted mental health resources.

Dr Ajiboye's mission and purpose is to use the least invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve patient's quality of life

OUR MISSION

MiOra’s mission is to provide an opportunity to students to conduct cutting edge health and STEM research through no-barrier experiential certificate internships. MiOra interns work with renowned experts and make a change in the world by improving public health through science, community service or advocacy, and policy initiatives. We strive to achieve our mission by connecting interns with a professional network, giving them the necessary educational resources, and building up their academic confidence.

GOAL

Our goal is to provide advanced internship exposure to high school and college students interested in a career in the health-care profession. This experience will help strengthen their resume for college, medical, pharmacy, and grad-school entry.