Purpose Fellowship Public Health & Policy Remote

# Purpose Fellowship Public Health Internship

*A Global Public Health Initiative by Voice Up Publishing Inc.*

## Program Overview

A 100% remote, flexible program empowering students and professionals to address critical public health challenges through community-centered approaches. We combine public health practice with evidence-based interventions, mindfulness practices, and cross-cultural health solutions.

## Mission

Recruiting passionate advocates to transform our world through systemic approaches addressing health equity, mental wellness, and community resilience. Focus on health promotion programs, policy advocacy, and community interventions that tackle root causes of health disparities.

## Participation Options

**Academic Credit Track**: 15-20 hours/week, university partnership for course credit

**Volunteer Track**: 10-15 hours/week, flexible scheduling, portfolio development

**Stipend Track**: $20-30/hour performance-based, 10-20 hours/week, leadership opportunities

## Duration Options

- Standard: 12-16 weeks

- Extended: 24 weeks

- Summer Intensive: 8-10 weeks

## Focus Areas

- Mental Health & Wellness

- Chronic Disease Prevention

- Infectious Disease Control

- Environmental Health

- Health Equity & Social Determinants

- Global Health

## Project Categories

1. **Community Health Promotion**: Evidence-based intervention programs

2. **Mental Health Integration**: Mindfulness and trauma-informed care protocols

3. **Health Policy Research**: Policy briefs and advocacy toolkits

4. **Emergency Preparedness**: Community resilience and response planning

5. **Global Health**: Cross-cultural healing practices and health equity initiatives

## Learning Outcomes

- Master epidemiological methods and program planning

- Develop health communication and policy analysis skills

- Build cultural competency and systems thinking

- Advance health equity and community empowerment

## Support System

- Mentorship from epidemiologists, community health workers, and policy advocates

- Peer learning through case studies and collaborative projects

- Portfolio development and publication opportunities

- Professional networking with health organizations

## Requirements

- Passion for public health and health equity

- Basic understanding of epidemiology and disease prevention

- Commitment to evidence-based, community-centered approaches

- Interest in global health perspectives

## Application

Send to ****:

1. Public Health Statement

2. Experience Portfolio

3. Health Focus Area preference

4. Systems Vision description

**Rolling admissions** with Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates. Virtual interviews with notification within 2 weeks.

*Transform public health through evidence-based advocacy and community collaboration.*

Core Principles for Workplace Success

Collaboration

Collaboration in the workplace extends far beyond simply working together on projects. It represents an active commitment to combining diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to achieve outcomes that surpass what any individual could accomplish alone.

Effective collaborators recognize that different viewpoints strengthen solutions and actively seek input from teammates. They share knowledge freely, remain open to new approaches, and understand that the best ideas can come from unexpected sources. True collaboration means creating an environment where team members feel safe contributing ideas and where credit is shared rather than claimed individually.