Please use the contact information provided and DO NOT CONTACT the Pre-Health Advising Office. READ OVER THE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY Affordable Care Act Volunteer Opportunity Lenox Hill Neighborhood House (LHNH), a community-based organization located near 70th Street and 2nd Ave, is looking for 2-3 dedicated students to facilitate the rollout of the Affordable Care Act. This is a great service opportunity to learn about health insurance reform and gain a unique experience in alleviating healthcare disparities. Responsibilities • Contribute 3-4 hours/week conducting intake assistance from January 2014 through March 2014 • Participate in a 1.5 hour training that will prepare you for the position • Work closely with the lawyers and other professionals from LHNH’s Healthcare Access Project to facilitate insurance enrollment Benefits To You • Gain an intricate understanding of the Affordable Care Act and how insurance enrollment works • Interact with and advocate for a diverse population of patients • Experience the work of healthcare lawyers, advocates, and medical students in an advocacy-based setting • Participate in a national public health campaign improving healthcare access to medically-underserved populations Qualities We Are Looking For • An interest in health insurance reform and enrollment • A passion for service and alleviating healthcare disparities • Strong communication skills • Speaking Spanish is a plus, but is not required This is an opportunity uniquely offered to Hunter College students. If interested, please submit a resume and 150 words conveying your interest to Scott Weinreb and Varun Kejriwal at [log in to unmask] After we receive your applications, we will schedule interviews as quickly as possible. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Scott at (914) 393-7957 or [log in to unmask] Scott Weinreb and Varun Kejriwal Mount Sinai School of Medicine Class of 2017