About this role
Diverse Health
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
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Research and identify local community organizations, campus services, and referral partners
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Assist in establishing relationships with community groups, student orgs, nonprofits, and local providers
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Maintain an internal resource/referral database by location
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Help connect patients to support services outside of clinical care (e.g., food access, social services, campus wellness programs)
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Participate in team meetings and collaborate with our clinical and care coordination teams
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Track outreach activities and report on progress weekly
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What You Bring
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Interest in healthcare equity, public health, or culturally responsive care
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Strong communication skills and a professional, empathetic approach
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Highly organized, with attention to detail and ability to work independently
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Ability to work remotely during weekday hours (flexible around school schedules)
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Bonus: Experience with community-based outreach, student leadership, or social services
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What You’ll Gain
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Direct experience working with a fast-growing virtual health organization
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Mentorship and exposure to public health operations and strategy
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Networking opportunities and reference letters for graduate school or employment
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Priority consideration for future paid opportunities at Diverse Health