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Voice Up Community Awareness Internship Helping Communities Prepare for the 2027 Medicaid Changes 100% Remote Academic Credit or Volunteer or Official Enrollment in Voice Up's School for Humans Flourishing Internship Overview The Voice Up Community Awareness Internship is an innovative, community-centered opportunity designed to help ensure that individuals and families understand the upcoming 2027 Medicaid changes before they affect their access to healthcare. Across the United States, millions of people may experience changes in eligibility, enrollment, or coverage. Unfortunately, many individuals remain unaware of these changes until they are already facing disruptions in care. Voice Up believes that information saves lives when it reaches people early, clearly, and through organizations they already know and trust. This internship places undergraduate and graduate students directly into their communities to serve as educators, connectors, and advocates who help bridge the gap between public policy and everyday people. Rather than working behind a desk, interns engage directly with community organizations, healthcare providers, schools, faith communities, libraries, food banks, and nonprofit agencies to increase awareness, distribute reliable information, and connect individuals with official Medicaid resources. The internship emphasizes service, collaboration, leadership, and practical community engagement while providing students with meaningful professional experience. Internship Responsibilities As a Voice Up Community Awareness Intern, you will work alongside community partners to expand awareness and improve access to trusted information. Responsibilities include: Building partnerships with community health centers, free clinics, hospitals, schools, colleges, libraries, food pantries, legal aid organizations, faith-based organizations, and other local agencies that serve Medicaid populations. Organizing and facilitating educational presentations using easy-to-understand language that explains the upcoming Medicaid changes, the Know Check Act framework, and available community resources. Hosting outreach tables at health fairs, neighborhood festivals, back-to-school events, community celebrations, and other public gatherings to provide educational materials and answer questions. Assisting individuals one-on-one by helping them locate official Medicaid offices, community health centers, enrollment resources, and other support services available within their communities. Recruiting and mentoring additional student volunteers who can continue outreach efforts beyond the internship period, creating sustainable community impact. Collecting community feedback regarding questions, concerns, and barriers that individuals experience while navigating Medicaid resources and reporting those findings to Voice Up to strengthen future educational materials. Participating in weekly team meetings, professional development sessions, and community planning activities while documenting outreach activities and measurable community impact. Desired Qualifications Voice Up welcomes students from all academic disciplines who are passionate about serving others and strengthening their communities. Students pursuing degrees in public health, nursing, medicine, social work, psychology, counseling, education, communications, public policy, nonprofit leadership, business, and related fields are especially encouraged to apply. Successful interns demonstrate: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Compassion for diverse populations. Professionalism and reliability. Willingness to learn complex information and explain it in plain language. Ability to work independently while collaborating with community partners. Commitment to improving health equity and community well-being. Previous experience is not required. Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship are provided throughout the internship. Professional Development Interns receive struct