Internship
Opportunities
Internship FAQs
Where will I intern?
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Majority of our volunteer opportunities are hosted at HOPE Clinic - Alief located at 13930 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083 unless otherwise noted
What does an intern's schedule look like?
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Scheduling varies depending on position - minimum weekly requirements are listed on each position for consideration.
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Interns are able to schedule their in-person shifts during our standard operating hours of 8AM - 5 PM on weekdays only.
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Some internships may offer flexibility for remote work, evenings, and weekends depending upon supervisor and internship needs.
What are the requirements to become an intern?
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Each opportunity has different qualification requirement. You can see the requirements on the application page.
What does the internship process look like?
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Applicants will need to submit their resumes to HOPE Clinic's job board for their desired internship positions.
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From there, applications are reviewed and may be selected for interview and offer.
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If you do not hear back from the hiring team, please assume that your applicant was not selected for this round.
Internship Programs
Food Access and Diabetic Health Internship
This program operates in conjunction with the Houston Food Bank in order to provide patients that are food insecure and have a high A1C level to get access to free nutritious food available for pickup at HOPE Clinic.
Intern Responsibilities may include:
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Provide enrollment assistance to qualifying patients who have been referred to the FoodRx program.
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Perform callbacks and scheduling with patients to maintain program compliance.
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Participate in Market Day Events and aid in the patient food pickup experience.
Location: HOPE Clinic - Alief
Weekly Commitment: 8 hours/week
Qualification: Pursuing, or has graduated with, an associates degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, Community Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Preferably bilingual Spanish.
Pay: Unpaid - may be eligible for school credit if approved.
Status: Seeking one (1) intern for Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.
Infectious Diseases Internship
HOPE Clinic is a part of the Houston Viral Hepatitis Task Force. In addition to providing Hepatitis resources to the community, HOPE Clinic also offers infectious disease support as well in the form of testing, treatment, and education.
Intern Responsibilities may include:
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Take meeting notes and minutes for scheduled monthly or planning meetings for upcoming infectious disease related updates, activities and events.
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Coordinate and support infectious diseases events such as the upcoming Hepatitis Symposium and Hepatitis Testing event.
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Provide administrative and outreaching support for Hepatitis, HIV, or other infectious disease initiatives within the clinic.
Location: HOPE Clinic - Alief
Weekly Commitment: Variable
Qualification: Pursing, or has graduated with, an associates degree or higher in Public Health, Community Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Pay: Unpaid - may be eligible for school credit if approved.
Status: Seeking one (1) intern for Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.