Volunteer Internships
The California Department of Public Healthās Volunteer Internship Program supports students and working professionals seeking experience in the field of public health. Volunteer internships are offered on a continuous basis with placement availability determined by the needs of the Department. Internship placements are matched to align with the internās academic and professional goals.
Eligibility
- Open to college students at all grade levels
- Open to graduate and post-graduate students
- Open to non-student adults seeking experience in a new field
Duration
Volunteer internships typically have a duration of 3 to 4 months, working 8 to 20 hours per week. We strive to align volunteer internships with our regular internship cohorts, but volunteer placements could begin between cohorts to accommodate Department needs. āā
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for a volunteer internship at CDPH, please submit your resume, a cover letter describing your interest in CDPH, and your top three program areas of interest to āCDPHInternships@cdph.ca.govā. If no placements are available, your application will be saved for future consideration.