Teens Make Health Happen Internship

About the role

We’re recruiting for programming in the following areas: Phoenix, Tolleson and Chandler AZ. Commitment: 8+ hours/week during the academic year 2026–2027. Stipend and college credit available. Are you interested in serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders? HealthCorps and our mission to improve the lives of youth, both mentally and physically, provides you with the opportunity to do just that. We’re HealthCorps – a national, non‑profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges. As a TMHH Mentor, you will implement an innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen in 2‑3 middle or high schools in the greater Phoenix area. The TMHH Club empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You will serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness and creating leadership opportunities for teens at your assigned sites. You will serve as a near‑peer mentor to local middle and high school students throughout the academic year, gaining hands‑on experience leading our health and wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges and community improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop Strong Relationships – collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 2 school sites; collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area mentors; participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization at no expense.
• Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress – research what health challenges the schools you serve are facing; measure your impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking your work throughout your mentorship.
• Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs – plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the academic year; be at your assigned school sites/campuses for 3‑4 hours each week for instructional purposes; note that full‑year placements are prioritized, with options for single‑semester or 1‑3 club site placements.
• Share and Make Aware – host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support them with regional events; support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that will shine a bright light on your students.
• Commit to the