Employment & Volunteer

Opportunities

Join the exciting team at Latino Health Access where our mission is to improve the quality of life and health of uninsured, under-served people through quality preventive services and educational programs emphasizing responsibility and full participation in decisions affecting health.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Childrens & Youth Initiative Volunteer

Assist in leadership classes.
Interest in Child Development.
8-10 hours per week.
Prefer Spanish speakers.

Healthy Weight Volunteer

Assist in nutrition classes.
Assist/Teach in exercise classes.
Interest in nutrition and exercise.
10-15 hours per week.
Spanish speakers only please.
Over 18 please.

Diabetes Self Management Class Volunteer

Assist in Diabetes Class.
Interest in Health.
15-20 hours per week.
Spanish speakers.

Pasa La Voz Volunteer

Conduct exercise and nutrition classes.
Experience or knowledge in nutrition, physical activity, yoga, or meditation.
10 hours a month.
Spanish speakers required.
Opening is for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Healthy Eating, Active Communities (HEAC) Internship

“Youth In Action” Youth Group Leader 10-12 hours a week (flexible), T/W/Th afternoons Position Available Immediately

The Policy Department at Latino Health Access is searching for an intern to work with the Health Eating, Active Communities (HEAC) youth group “Youth In Action”. HEAC, a state-wide, multi-site initiative of The California Endowment, works to develop and promote policies that create a healthy, safe Santa Ana. (please visit www.healthyeatingactivecommunities.org for more information)

In partnership with HEAC partners Santa Ana Unified School District and the Orange County Health Care Agency, Latino Health Access has recruited a group of local young men and women ages 11-15 to work on identifying health issues prevalent in their community and developing possible policy solutions. The Youth in Action intern will work closely with the Youth Coordinator and the HEAC Site Coordinator to plan activities, field trips, lesson plans, projects etc focused on healthy eating, active living, and public safety.

The ideal candidate is a current college student, available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons (approx. 3:30-6:30pm) with a background in Health Policy, Public Policy, Child Development, etc.

Experience working with youth is desired though not required. Other skills desired: Bilingual (Spanish) Please send resume to Sandra Viera, HEAC Site Coordinator sviera@latinohealthaccess.org

If you are interested in either please contact: mcolon@latinohealthaccess.org

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