Patient Outreach & Volunteer Services Internship

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How to Apply Apply via email to Debbie Castro, Volunteer Services Director at Debbie@PHAssociation.org.  Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA and a resume.

Application Deadlines Fall Term Application Due Date: August 30 Internship Dates: 9/1-12/15 Winter Term Application Due Date: November 30 Internship Dates: 12/15 – 2/15 Spring Term Application Due Date: December 30 Internship Dates: 2/1 - 5/15 Summer Term Suggested Due Date: May 15 Internship Dates: 6/1 - 8/15 Interns are accepted on a rolling basis & our internship dates are flexible.

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals impacted by this often misdiagnosed and difficult illness. PHA is committed to maintaining the organization's volunteer spirit and to building opportunities for those affected by pulmonary hypertension to be involved in solutions to the challenges the illness creates.

The Patient & Volunteer Outreach internship offers students an opportunity to work with volunteers across the country who are involved in patient-led support groups. Interns will work with the Volunteer Services Director in providing support and materials to Support Group Leaders and volunteers in the PH community. Such critical support will enable us to continue to provide vital services to the pulmonary hypertension community and promote awareness of an under-diagnosed illness.

Interns will:

• work with the Volunteer Services Director in developing a national grassroots outreach campaign to engage, educate and involve new members of the organization
• assist in developing leadership training programs and resources for patients interested in becoming involved in the PH Community through volunteering and support groups
• strengthen the organization’s patient network through communication and relationship building with the 180 Support Group Leaders
• work with staff members across departments to incorporate advocacy, medical and education into support group, volunteer and membership activities 
• gain valuable experience in the field of non-profit/grassroots outreach, membership and network building
• receive a small stipend and free parking
• work 25-40 hours/week (schedule is flexible)

Benefits of the internship and training opportunities for interns include:

• learning outreach skills for national and local grassroots campaigns
• gaining experience in program creation, development and management
• acquiring leadership training skills by working directly with local patient leaders and empowering them with tools to make a bigger impact in their community

You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this.

Interns should:

• be a caring person who is excited to work with patient volunteers in the PH community
• have good verbal and written communication skills
• have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and other basic computer skills
• be comfortable researching on the internet
• be able to organize, think creatively and strategically, and multi-task
• be able to work well with a team or independently
• be prepared to participate in a professional office setting

Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible.

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