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Family Health Centers of San Diego

$16 - $21.25/hr

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Student Intern to provide support to an ... Specific assignments vary depending on program, grant, and patient demographics, with a focus on ...

Family Health Centers of San Diego

$16.50 - $22/hr

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Student Intern to provide support to an ... Specific assignments vary depending on program, grant, and patient demographics, with a focus on ...

Family Health Centers of San Diego

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Student Intern to provide support to an ... Specific assignments vary depending on program, grant, and patient demographics, with a focus on ...

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What is a volunteer program intern?

Volunteer Program Interns are individuals who assist organizations in managing and supporting volunteer programs. Their responsibilities often include recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, as well as helping to plan events and track volunteer hours. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit management, communication, and community engagement. Interns often work closely with staff to ensure that volunteer initiatives run smoothly and effectively.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a volunteer program intern?

To thrive as a Volunteer Program Intern, you should have strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a background in social sciences or nonprofit management is often preferred. Familiarity with volunteer management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic data entry tools is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills help you engage volunteers and support program goals effectively. These skills and qualities are vital for efficiently coordinating volunteers, ensuring program success, and fostering a positive community impact.

What are common challenges faced by volunteer program interns, and how can they be addressed?

Volunteer Program Interns often encounter challenges such as coordinating schedules among diverse volunteers, adapting to rapidly changing program needs, and maintaining clear communication within the team. To address these challenges, interns should develop strong organizational skills, be proactive in problem-solving, and utilize collaborative tools for scheduling and updates. Seeking regular feedback from supervisors and peers can also help interns quickly adjust to the dynamic nature of volunteer programs and enhance their effectiveness.

What is the difference between Volunteer Program Intern vs Volunteer Coordinator?

AspectVolunteer Program InternVolunteer Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in related fieldExperience in volunteer management, sometimes certifications in nonprofit management
Work EnvironmentSupportive, entry-level, often in nonprofit or community organizationsSupervisory, managing volunteer programs and staff
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, community centers, educational institutionsNonprofits, charities, large community organizations

The Volunteer Program Intern usually assists with program support and learns about volunteer management, while the Volunteer Coordinator oversees volunteer activities, manages staff, and develops volunteer programs. Interns gain experience, whereas coordinators handle operational responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Volunteer Program jobs in California?

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Family Health Centers of San Diego
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$16 - $21.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide support to an assigned department, which may include health education, patient engagement, clerical support, or event support.

  • Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of services in accordance with departmental requirements.

  • Perform duties as assigned based on department needs under direct supervision.

Family Health Centers Of San Diego rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) proudly provides the opportunity for its team members to make a difference in our community every day. As an established, non-profit organization, FHCSD has close to 1,500 employees and continues to grow. The rewards of working at FHCSD are much more than a paycheck and excellent benefits. It is the impact and contribution to our neighborhoods and community that our employees value most.

Expanding on its vision to be "Exceptional in Every Way," FHCSD is also a national leader among community health centers through accreditation by the Joint Commission and designation as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the Joint Commission and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In addition, FHCSD was recently awarded the prestigious 2014 Crystal Award for Workplace Excellence by the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Click here to view our accomplishments and awards.

We are always looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team!

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Student Intern to provide support to an assigned department, which may include providing health education, patient engagement, clerical support, event support, or other assigned duties. Participates in, and supports, the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of services in accordance with contractual and departmental requirements and guidelines. Specific assignments vary depending on program, grant, and patient demographics, with a focus on providing community-based healthcare services to the medically underserved.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs duties as assigned based on department needs under direct supervision.
  • Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
  • Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
  • Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skills.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be full-time students at a local high school, vocational program, job readiness program, or an accredited college or university with at least a 2.0 semester/quarter grade point average (GPA).
  • Pursuing a degree or have completed a program from an accredited university within the last year.
  • Interest in FHCSD's mission and vision
  • Must be from an approved affiliated program
  • Must meet organizational medical and background clearance requirements.

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

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About Family Health Centers of San Diego

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Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1970

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