Volunteer & Intern

Children's Health Initiative of Orange County would not be able to reach our mission without our amazing and dedicated volunteers and interns. If you would like to join our team to help ensure that all uninsured children and families in Orange County will be matched with quality and affordable health care and social services programs please contact our:

Volunteer Coordiator
Amy DeMarco
(714) 246-8449
ademarco@chioc.org

Volunteer Position Description

Purpose of position:

  • Improve the health of your community through assisting families
  • Training possibilities and career development
  • CAA training and One-e-App training for Interns and long–term Volunteers
  • Learn about State and County Health Programs
  • Learn about community resources
  • Flexible schedule
  • Good references upon successful completion

Benefits of Position:

  • Learn about State and County Health Programs
  • Learn about community resources
  • Flexible schedule
  • Good references upon successful completion

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Good communication skills a plus
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to volunteer 4 to 10 hours a week for 4 months

Additional Intern Qualifications:

  • 100+ hours completed in 4 month period
  • In process of completing or have completed Bachelors degree preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Outreach to families in office and at community events
  • Administrative support of staff and organization
  • Make referral calls and help answer main office line
  • Determine preliminary eligibility for health insurance and refer to nearest representative
  • Assist our organization in reaching and assisting more potential clients

Additional Intern Responsibilities:

  • Program implementation, evaluation and support
  • Assist our fund development efforts
  • Support our nonprofit management team
  • Create and implement marketing materials and campaigns
  • Expand resources and support systems for our clients

If you would like more information on CHI OC's volunteer opportunities, please check out our listings on VolunteerMatch.org!