Internship

Humanity & Health Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with other agencies to prevent disease, promote health and eliminate literacy among those in the low socioeconomic environment.

To apply for an internship, you must meet a few requirements?

• You must be currently enrolled in a college, academy or university, with at least a year under your belt
• A course program in public health is a bonus, not a requirement
• There must be an agreement in place between your institution and our organization if not, it can be initiated. In such a situation ask your institution to initiate the process of agreement or email us at internship@humanitynhealth.org
• You must be culturally sensitive or understand what is meant by ” cultural sensitivity”. This simply means: being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong.

There is no typical internship with the Humanity & Health Foundation. Work varies by department, current needs, and location. Here are examples of what interns can accomplish:

For Domestic:

• Programs and Government Relations: Assisting the HHF Response Team leader to an outbreak in West Africa or a global pandemic, as the ongoing COVID-19.
• Conference – International: Help facilitate annual or national leadership conferences.
• Communications: Write a story on HHF response efforts, contribute to the HHF Monthly Magazine, or help with media requests.
• Programs and Government Relations: Research and develop a protocol for a public health issue.

For International:

• Health Promotion: Design infographics reflecting HHF response efforts to an ongoing crisis
• Carry out community need survey in response to implementing a health promotion program in an identified area
• Travel to develop and design a country overview booklet.
• Work with headquarters to implement a new financial database while working with the national staff on daily budgetary duties.
• Work with health staff, developing training tools for the Maternal and Child Health program to teach and equip locals through community outreach and individual home visits.
• Write and photograph projects around the country to document and illustrate HHF’s work in Food and Economic Security, Health and Nutrition, and Water and Sanitation.
• Work with program manager executing logistics to provide clean water for schools.
• Teach hygiene classes and develop promotional materials for use in identified areas.
• Assist the medical mission program in meeting the needs of the community

Your skills and knowledge will always make room for you.

A Humanity and Health Foundation internship lasts between 10 and 12 weeks or even months depending on assigned projects. We ask that all interns commit at least 20 hours per week, with a maximum of 29 hours per week. We provide incentives depending on the assignment and location to assist with some of your living expenses while you’re learning from our organization.

Interns are given the opportunity to experience the intricate workings of an international non-profit while being a part of the greater calling to help impact the world, and fulfill their God’s given purpose.

The extent of this opportunity is really up to YOU, your creativity, passion, compassion, and commitment. As the saying goes ” your gift will make room for YOU”

Yes. Our internship opportunities are located in the Caribbean, Africa and the United Kingdom.

Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to provide our interns with housing or transportation.

However, we are available to answer questions and provide suggestions. For instance, interns in the past have chosen to stay with reputable host families in the area or rent an apartment together.

Candidates with backgrounds in all fields of study are welcome to apply. The strongest and most talented applicants will be placed within the organization in a position where they can learn and contribute to their current skill set.

No. But, the intern is only available for college or post-grad students.

First, you will complete an online application. If you qualify, our Intern Coordinator will contact you for an interview. Afterward, they will schedule secondary interviews with managers who have projects that match your interests and experience.

Check the Application Process tab for more information.

The Global Internship Program is divided into three terms: spring, summer, and fall. We offer internship opportunities located both domestically and internationally at our international field offices and affiliate offices.  For international interns, HHF does not cover any flights, visa or vaccine requirements, at this time, (check back for updates on this section).

Due to COVID-19, international internships will not be available in 2020. We anticipate internships being available again in spring 2021.