Fall 2025 Health and Wellness Intern - UNPAID

Join IRC as a Health and Wellness Intern to support refugees' healthcare needs.

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Overview

Join IRC as a Health and Wellness Intern to support refugees' healthcare needs.

You have:

  • Current undergrad, graduate student, or recently graduated student with a focus in Public Health or a related field.
  • Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.
  • Flexible, resourceful, and collaborative when working independently and in a team setting.
  • Be fully vaccinated in accordance with CDC standards.
  • Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience working with vulnerable populations? This helps assess your understanding and experience with the challenges faced by vulnerable groups. Share specific examples from your past experiences, focusing on your role and impact.
How would you handle a situation where a client refuses to share their health information? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to client confidentiality and trust-building. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to coordinate healthcare appointments for clients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you had to analyze data for a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with data entry and management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in public health and the refugee population? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication in a team setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach advocating for a client’s healthcare needs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org