I am a Hunter student but also coordinate the Health Literacy Program
at Gouverneur in the Lower East Side, and we are looking to recruit some
more Student Interns/Volunteers. I sent you this information a month
ago and you posted it, but I was hoping you could do so again since the
Fall semester is approaching and unlike last time, we are now looking
for Spanish and English speakers in addition to Chinese speakers. I
have attached the program description as well as copied it below for
your convenience.
Thank you for your time,
Ezra Huleatt
Program Coordinator, Health Literacy Program
Gouverneur Healthcare Services
Gouverneur Healthcare Services (part of NYC's Health & Hospitals
Corporation) has been providing quality healthcare in Manhattan's
Lower East Side for over 120 years. Poor health literacy (the ability to
read, understand, and effectively use basic medical instructions and
information) is a major problem facing the Lower East Side community.
Gouverneur is currently seeking to recruit Student Interns and Community
Volunteers to help us address this urgent need.
Position Description: All Interns/Volunteers will receive a complete
orientation including:
1. Philosophy, history and organizational structure of Gouverneur's
facility.
2. Structure of the volunteer program.
3. A tour of the facility.
4. Specific policies and procedures of the facility/Volunteer
Department.
5. Emergency situations and safety precautions.
6. Basic facility terminology.
7. Volunteer assignments and their requirements.
Interns/Volunteers will be trained by the Program Staff utilizing an
established health literacy curriculum developed by ALMA, the Adult
Literary and Media Alliance. They will be sent either individually or
in teams to approach Gouverneur patients in the Pharmacy, Department of
Medicine, OB/GYN, and Pediatrics waiting areas to demonstrate the
various concepts learned in the training (i.e., educating the patient on
prescription labels, talking with the patient regarding what important
questions they should ask their PCP, etc). Interns/Volunteers will also
be offered the opportunity to assist in other aspects of the program,
such as developing new health literacy materials and patient navigation
tools. All Interns/Volunteers will be supported by a Program
Coordinator and Program Director, as well as Gouverneur's Volunteer
Department. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain education on
health literacy, as well as in-the-field work experience and direct
patient contact, while gaining a greater understanding of the workings
of a public ambulatory care setting and issues facing a low income
minority population.
Necessary Qualifications: Interns/Volunteers should be outgoing, have
an interest in urban health, a desire to learn more about the health
challenges that NYC' s diverse populations struggle with, and
motivation to help others. Interns/Volunteers must be responsible and
punctual and have an ability to work both with a team and individually.
Gouverneur is happy to assist Interns/Volunteers in obtaining course
credit for their work if required by their school. Proficiency in
Spanish or Chinese is a big plus but not mandatory. It is best if
volunteers are able to work during 9-5 hours, although some evening
accommodations during the weekday can be made. For more information,
please contact:
Ezra Huleatt
Project Coordinator
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(212) 238-7655 (work)
(917) 450-1028 (cell)
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