INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMARY
Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches’ (A3M) mission is to improve the health and welfare of patients with leukemia and other blood cancers by educating and recruiting potential donors and providing patient support services. For many of our patients with blood cancers, a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant is their last hope and only treatment option. Over the past 25 years, A3M has recruited over 400,000 donors and over 500 have moved forward to donate their marrow and blood stem cells to save a life. A3M’s primary focus is to recruit potential donors from minority communities, as these communities have low donor recruitment rates. According to the National Marrow Donor Program, minorities make up a staggering 35% (Asians 6% and Latinos 9%) of the donor registry. A3M’s goal is to increase and diversify the national marrow donor registry.
A3M is based in Little Tokyo and our donor recruitment drives cover Southern California however a majority is organized in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are offering an internship for students to be engaged in community outreach to increase minority registration for potential bone marrow donations. For many patients with blood cancers such as leukemia, a blood stem cell or marrow transplant is their last hope and only treatment option. We are looking forward to working with dedicated interns who share our mission of improving the health and well being of patients with blood related illnesses.
DESCRIPTION
We are constantly on the look out for amazing individuals to come work with us as interns. Interns will work with A3M staff to do outreach, plan and execute recruitment drives in the community - at events, institutions, faith-based organizations, campuses and festivals. Interns will also assist staff in developing materials needed for outreach and recruitment drives. A3M also works closely with many patients who are searching for a marrow donor, and develops campaigns to tell their story and boost recruitment. Interns will be involved in engaging and supporting patients and their families.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
BENEFITS
This is a great opportunity to learn about community outreach/engagement and work directly with patients. Contribute to life saving efforts!
5 Internship positions are available in the following categories:
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP
DONOR RECRUITMENT INTERNSHIP
For more information, please contact Susan Choi at (213) 625-2802 x111 or email cover letter and resume to susan.choi@a3mhope.org. Learn more at www.a3mhope.org.
Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches’ (A3M) mission is to improve the health and welfare of patients with leukemia and other blood cancers by educating and recruiting potential donors and providing patient support services. For many of our patients with blood cancers, a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant is their last hope and only treatment option. Over the past 25 years, A3M has recruited over 400,000 donors and over 500 have moved forward to donate their marrow and blood stem cells to save a life. A3M’s primary focus is to recruit potential donors from minority communities, as these communities have low donor recruitment rates. According to the National Marrow Donor Program, minorities make up a staggering 35% (Asians 6% and Latinos 9%) of the donor registry. A3M’s goal is to increase and diversify the national marrow donor registry.
A3M is based in Little Tokyo and our donor recruitment drives cover Southern California however a majority is organized in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are offering an internship for students to be engaged in community outreach to increase minority registration for potential bone marrow donations. For many patients with blood cancers such as leukemia, a blood stem cell or marrow transplant is their last hope and only treatment option. We are looking forward to working with dedicated interns who share our mission of improving the health and well being of patients with blood related illnesses.
DESCRIPTION
We are constantly on the look out for amazing individuals to come work with us as interns. Interns will work with A3M staff to do outreach, plan and execute recruitment drives in the community - at events, institutions, faith-based organizations, campuses and festivals. Interns will also assist staff in developing materials needed for outreach and recruitment drives. A3M also works closely with many patients who are searching for a marrow donor, and develops campaigns to tell their story and boost recruitment. Interns will be involved in engaging and supporting patients and their families.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with public speaking is a plus
- Friendly and enthusiastic personality with dedication to working with teammates and volunteers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Docs
- Well-versed in contemporary social media platforms
- Willingness to learn about cultural perceptions around cancer in different ethnic communities
- Access to transportation to and from Little Tokyo office, as well as other Southern California locations
- Works 5-10 hours per week and some weekend availability required. 40 hours in total required.
- Ability to speak/write an Asian language or Spanish is a plus.
BENEFITS
This is a great opportunity to learn about community outreach/engagement and work directly with patients. Contribute to life saving efforts!
5 Internship positions are available in the following categories:
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP
- Social media outlets serve as tools to educate communities about A3M’s mission, the importance of joining the marrow donor registry, and a platform to share patient and donor’s stories. It is also through social media were communities learn about A3M’s recruitment drives and fundraising events.
- Social Media Interns will assist with managing A3M’s social media outlets. A3M is looking for Social Media Interns who have good writing skills, is social media savvy, and understand marketing strategies.
DONOR RECRUITMENT INTERNSHIP
- The heart of A3M’s operations is our donor recruitment activities. Donor Recruitment Interns will assist with researching and scheduling events and venues where A3M can conduct donor recruitment drives. Interns will also develop recruitment materials and prepare swab kits. Donor Recruitment Interns can also participant at recruitment drives and possibly be the recruiter to register a life saving donor. Interns may be asked to educate interested individuals on the registration and transplant processes and help potential donors complete the registration form and cheek swab.
- The Donor Recruitment Intern should have good oral skills, friendly and professional demeanor and comfortable speaking in public.
For more information, please contact Susan Choi at (213) 625-2802 x111 or email cover letter and resume to susan.choi@a3mhope.org. Learn more at www.a3mhope.org.