INTERNSHIPS at Utah County Health Department (UCHD)
Almost all internships full for summer. Ones listed below are primarily for fall. Check back in August for the latest update of fall opportunities.
For expanded public health internships in the community and beyond, visit:
http://byupublichealth.com/volunteer-intern/
(updates made frequently)
*Health Promotion
Maybe a couple internships for fall, hard to know at this point. Check back with Eric Edwards (801-851-7097) or Stephanie Raleigh Bennion in August.
*Tobacco prevention and control/health education (Maybe one for summer if qualified, one for fall)
Tasks include coordinating the Speaker’s Bureau, working with youth group OUTRAGE, helping to promote the new smoke-free park legislation and events related to it. If you are interested contact Jen Tischler at 801-851-7096 during business hours or email at JennyT.uchlth@state.ut.us. Leave a message if she is not available via phone and make sure to include your phone number. Interviews required.
*Environmental Health (2 interns needed Fall)
Possible projects: Asthma Coalition Coordinator, Radon Awareness and other exciting projects.
Contact Toni Carpenter at 801-851-7509; uchlth.tonic@state.ut.us
*Injury Prevention (2 interns needed Fall)
Full internships for fall. Examples of topics include:
Sun damage/exposure
Water Safety
Outdoor Safety
Fire Safety
For more information contact: Carrie Bennett, email: carrie.uchlth@state.ut.us, Phone: 801-851-7035
*Worksite Wellness (1 Fall)
Contact Emilee Pike at emileeS.uchlth@state.ut.us or 801-851-7098
*Substance Abuse Prevention, Early Youth Intervention (1 Fall)
Contact Pat Bird at 801-851-7126; PatBi.ucadm@state.ut.us
VOLUNTEER
*Tobacco Prevention Speaker’s Bureau
Speak at different events and participate in promotion activities that bring awareness to tobacco prevention/control and smoke-free parks.
Contact contact Jen Tischler at 851-7096 during business hours. Leave a message if she is not available and make sure to include your phone number.
*Immunization Services
801-851-7024 (volunteers needed to direct traffic during busy times (3:30-4:40 — they close at 4:30)
*Injury Prevention
Especially this summer: booths at the city events. Contact Kari at 801-851-7093 for more information
*Environmental Health
Possible projects: Asthma Coalition, Radon Awareness, or Education/Earth Day promotion, and other exciting projects.
Contact Toni Carpenter at 801-851-7509; uchlth.tonic@state.ut.us
WIC
Internship/volunteer opportunities available for dietetic/nutrition majors. Contact Doreen Radford at 801-851-7310
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS
- Relay for Life, FRIDAY June 19th, Contact Jen Tischler (801-851-7096) if interested
- SAFETY FAIR, June 20th, Sam’s Club, Provo, (10-4 pm). Contact Carrie Bennett (801-851-7035)
- Focusing on topics like avoiding Texting While Driving, Car Seat safety
- SAFETY FAIR, June 26th-27th, Orem Wal-Mart, (11-3 pm) contact Carrie Bennett (801-851-7035)
For further questions or information about any of these opportunities contact:
Stephanie Raleigh Bennion
Coordinator, Family and Community Health Research Institute
Utah County Health Department
801.234.9268
