Volunteering

Please note: We appreciate your interest in volunteering and training at the Institute, but our placement opportunities are limited.  Please be advised that we cannot accommodate all who apply. We are happy to receive your application, but recommend that you consider other opportunities as well.

The Institute for Family Health is committed to fostering the development of future health professionals by creating engaging opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing healthcare careers. Those placed at the Institute have the chance to get an in-depth look at how community health centers function and to learn about future healthcare careers. Applicants can be placed in various departments, including in health centers, community outreach, or program development, depending on their experience and interests.

The Institute for Family Health also serves as the regional office for the New York Metropolitan Region of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC). AHEC makes sure that young people from underrepresented groups have opportunities to learn about the health professions, and obtain education and training to pursue careers in healthcare. AHEC has three offices in the New York Metropolitan Region: Bronx Westchester AHEC; Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island AHEC; and Manhattan-Staten Island AHEC. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, AHEC’s local office is the Catskill Hudson AHEC.