2026 Summer Internship

Delaware Valley Community Health•Philadelphia, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This paid internship provides a hands-on opportunity to engage in civic engagement and advocacy work within Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH), a Federally Qualified Health Center serving underserved communities. The intern will support initiatives that connect patients, staff, and providers to the civic process as a driver of health outcomes, with a focus on nonpartisan voter engagement, health policy awareness, and community empowerment. Interns will function as entry-level, paid team members embedded within DVCH’s advocacy and administrative infrastructure. They will contribute to real-world projects that advance organizational priorities related to patient engagement, 340B sustainability, and community voice. Each intern is paired with a supervisor or mentor who provides ongoing feedback, guidance, and a formal evaluation.

Requirements

High school Junior or above (minimum 16 years old), or Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree from a 2 or 4-year college or university, or Current Graduate Student.
Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study include Communications, Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Liberal Arts, English, or Media/Journalism.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible information.
Relevant experience or comparable education and experience in field of interest preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement nonpartisan civic engagement strategies that support patient understanding of the democratic process.
Create patient-facing materials that explain how government impacts healthcare, what appears on the ballot, and how to engage in civic action.
Support the development of a scalable patient advocacy resource with long-term organizational value.
Update and expand internal Advocacy 101 resources to improve staff understanding of government roles and healthcare policy.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a centralized advocacy resource hub on the DVCH intranet.
Coordinate outreach and distribution of Vot-ER badges across providers and clinical sites.
Identify opportunities to integrate civic engagement into clinical workflows in a compliant and nonpartisan manner.
Support patient and staff outreach efforts through social media, text messaging, and on-site engagement.
Coordinate and execute community outreach activities, including focus groups and tabling events.
Assist in planning and facilitating internal staff engagement initiatives that reinforce a culture of advocacy.
Participate in mentorship sessions and professional development activities to build skills in communication, policy, and program execution.
Engage with staff and leadership to gain exposure to healthcare operations, public policy, and community health strategy.