Tobacco Use Prevention Program InternAt — County of Orange

TUPP has many volunteer opportunities for individuals who are interested in working on tobacco prevention, education, and cessation activities.

Volunteer opportunities may include the following:

Conducting community research and background work.

Promoting TUPP’s projects at health fairs and community events.

Educating community members on tobacco-related issues and promoting the County of Orange’s free tobacco cessation helpline, 1-866-NEW-LUNG.

Developing and updating media, educational, and promotional materials.

Assisting with clerical work (assembling resource packets, etc.).

Participating in tobacco and vaping prevention projects with TUPP staff. Researching studies, developing materials, promoting cessation, data collection.

Training:

TUPP onboarding, observational survey training for smoke-free parks, job shadowing, 1:1 mentorship meetings.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Provide tobacco and vaping prevention education to youth and adults.
2. Promote TUPP's 1-866-NEW-LUNG cessation services to community members and organizations.
3. Develop educational and social media messages to promote tobacco-free living.