Seeking mission-driven Community Outreach Interns to help us build relationships with local organizations, university campuses, and service providers in the areas we serve.
Description
Community Outreach Intern (Unpaid) – Diverse Health
Type: Internship (Unpaid)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Schedule: Weekdays, flexible part-time hours
Start Date: Rolling
Ideal for: Students or recent grads in Public Health, Community Health, Social Work, or related fields
About Us
Diverse Health is a woman- and BIPOC-led virtual healthcare platform committed to delivering culturally competent, tech-enabled primary care and mental health services to underserved communities across the U.S. We operate in over 30 states with a diverse team of 50+ clinicians and growing.
Role Overview
We are seeking mission-driven Community Outreach Interns to help us build relationships with local organizations, university campuses, and service providers in the areas we serve. The intern will play a key role in connecting patients to trusted referral options and strengthening the reach of our community-based care model.
This is a great opportunity for students pursuing degrees in public health, health administration, community health, or social work who are passionate about health equity and real-world systems change.
What You’ll Do
- Research and identify local community organizations, campus services, and referral partners
- Assist in establishing relationships with community groups, student orgs, nonprofits, and local providers
- Maintain an internal resource/referral database by location
- Help connect patients to support services outside of clinical care (e.g., food access, social services, campus wellness programs)
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with our clinical and care coordination teams
- Track outreach activities and report on progress weekly
What You Bring
- Interest in healthcare equity, public health, or culturally responsive care
- Strong communication skills and a professional, empathetic approach
- Highly organized, with attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Ability to work remotely during weekday hours (flexible around school schedules)
- Bonus: Experience with community-based outreach, student leadership, or social services
What You’ll Gain
- Direct experience working with a fast-growing virtual health organization
- Mentorship and exposure to public health operations and strategy
- Networking opportunities and reference letters for graduate school or employment
- Priority consideration for future paid opportunities at Diverse Health
About the Company
Diverse Health was founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver accessible, comprehensive, and culturally competent healthcare services through our state-of-the-art telehealth platform. We specialize in providing virtual primary care and mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, provider oversight, and medication management for mood disorders, chronic diseases, and acute care needs. Our commitment to equity in health and excellence in care drives us to serve underserved and minority communities, ensuring everyone receives the attention they need.
Our values center around inclusivity, compassion, and innovation. By leveraging technology, we aim to bridge gaps in healthcare access and improve health outcomes for diverse populations. Research underscores the importance of culturally sensitive providers in achieving better health outcomes. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities found that patient-provider racial/ethnic concordance is associated with increased patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans (Saha, Ayanian, & Cooper, 2019). This highlights the significance of culturally competent care in improving health outcomes for minority populations.