Community Engagement Intern- Field Office At — Arthritis Foundation Inc.

Opportunity Summary 

The Arthritis Foundation is focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis with life changing information, advocacy, science and community. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life and making each day another stride towards a cure.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

1. Act as a resource liaison responsible for organizing health education materials, and responding to requests for health education & fitness information and local resources 2. Assist with putting on community health education presentations throughout the service area 3. Represent the Arthritis Foundation at selected worksites & community wellness expos 4. Work with volunteer committee chair to identify and recruit volunteers to implement advocacy and health education activities for both Jingle Bell Run events in Orange County and San Diego. 5. Assist with cultivating relationships with targeted community healthcare providers to increase community resource referrals and to facilitate referral back to the Arthritis Foundation, through monthly communication (phone call, drop visit, email). 6. Assist in at least ONE of the Juvenile Arthritis Community Engagement event.

Opportunity Training 

One on one training with Arthritis Foundation region and local office staff.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please send an email to Kchristianson@arthritis.org

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
Remote
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
15hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing