Fall Internship Opportunities: Community Health Engagement and Celebration Initiative

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Robert Gillio

Managing Director

Preferred learners

• Anywhere
• Academic experience

Categories

Community engagement, Event planning, Public health

Skills

event planning, community health, health promotion, public health

Project scope

What is the main goal for this project?

The Force for Health® Network aims to establish a Chamber of Health in a local community to foster a culture of wellness and health awareness. The project seeks to engage community leaders and organizations in promoting health initiatives that address local health challenges. By leveraging the collective efforts of these stakeholders, the project will create a sustainable framework for ongoing health promotion activities. The initiative will culminate in a community-wide celebration that highlights the achievements and efforts made towards improving public health. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge in public health, community engagement, and event planning to make a tangible impact on community well-being.

Key objectives include:

– Identifying and engaging local leaders and organizations.

– Promoting health initiatives tailored to the community’s needs.

– Organizing a final celebration event to showcase health efforts.

Key Tasks:

• Develop social media and outreach strategies to engage local leaders and community organizations.
• Organize and host an educational event introducing the Chamber of Health concept and its benefits to the community.
• Recruit local leaders and organizations to join the Chamber of Health and engage them in health initiatives and projects.
• Plan and execute a final celebratory event (virtual or in-person) showcasing the outcomes of IDEAS Projects, health initiatives, and community engagement.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

Project Outcomes and Deliverables:

• Formation of a Chamber of Health in the local community, with active engagement from community leaders and organizations.
• A successful educational event introducing the Chamber of Health concept.
• A final celebratory event showcasing health initiatives, IDEAS Projects, and community collaborations.
• Ongoing recruitment of Chamber of Health members, with resources provided through The Force for Health Network for further community engagement.

Supported causes

 Good health and well-being

About the company

• https://www.theforceforhealth.com
• 2 – 10 employees
• Education, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Media & production, Science, Sports & fitness

Company Overview: The Force for Health Network is a pioneering organization with offices in Tucson, AZ, and State College, PA. Our mission is to enhance community health through education, engagement, and innovative initiatives. We bring together leaders and organizations to create healthier communities through shared resources, collaboration, and health literacy programs. Interns will work directly with the co-founders which are the CEO and Chief Medical Officer.