Social Advocacy Coalition- Remote Global Health VolunteerAt — Social Advocacy Coalition (previously Students Against COVID)
Organization Overview
Social Advocacy Coalition (formerly Students Against COVID) is a global, young professional led nonprofit initiative founded in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, the organization has engaged over 2,000 volunteers across 110+ countries and has facilitated hundreds of advocacy campaigns, research initiatives, educational projects, and community-based outreach efforts. The organization’s mission has expanded beyond pandemic response to include global health equity, mental health advocacy, human rights awareness, and community education through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Position Overview
The Remote Global Health Volunteer Intern is a structured academic internship designed to provide experiential learning in global health advocacy, research dissemination, and community education. The intern participates in supervised, project-based work aligned with academic learning objectives rather than operational labor. The position emphasizes applied learning through research analysis, educational content creation, team leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration in a virtual environment.
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Tasks:
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The intern will demonstrate their learning outcomes by:
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Developing a personalized internship work plan aligned with approved learning objectives and required academic hours.
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Conducting literature reviews or background research on a selected global health, social justice, or advocacy topic.
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Creating educational or advocacy materials such as presentations, infographics, social media graphics, short videos, or written content.
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Contributing to or co-leading a project team by helping organize tasks, facilitating collaboration, and supporting project execution.
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Participating in team meetings and contributing ideas, reflections, or analytical insights related to ongoing initiatives.
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Producing a final academic or reflective deliverable (e.g., written summary, presentation, or report) documenting learning outcomes achieved during the internship.
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Maintaining required weekly or bi-weekly hour logs and reflective documentation for academic credit verification.
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Training:
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To help the student achieve their learning outcomes, I will:
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Provide a structured orientation at the start of the internship outlining expectations, academic objectives, project options, and documentation requirements.
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Discuss with the intern at least bi-weekly virtually to review progress, discuss learning goals, and provide individualized guidance.
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Offer ongoing formative feedback on written, visual, or research-based work products to support skill development and academic rigor.
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Facilitate observational and experiential learning opportunities through participation in team meetings, campaign planning sessions, or research discussions.
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Guide the intern in reflective practice by reviewing weekly or bi-weekly work logs and helping the student connect practical activities to academic learning outcomes.
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Conduct a mid-point and final evaluation to assess progress toward learning objectives and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
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Learning Outcome:
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Critically evaluate primary and secondary research literature related to global health, public health policy, or social advocacy topics.
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Translate complex public health or social science concepts into accessible educational materials (e.g., infographics, presentations, or written briefs) for diverse audiences.
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Apply principles of health education, advocacy, or community engagement to design or support a structured outreach or awareness initiative.
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Demonstrate cross-cultural collaboration skills by contributing to or leading a multidisciplinary, international team.
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Develop foundational research or scholarly communication outputs, such as a literature summary, policy brief, blog post, or presentation suitable for academic or community dissemination.
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Reflect on ethical considerations, equity, and social responsibility within global health or advocacy-focused work.