Internship and Volunteer Program
Interns and volunteers at the Department of Public Health (DPH) will find many opportunities to serve local communities and learn about the diverse array of programs and services we offer. Interns and volunteers support the department as nurses, epidemiologists, health educators, research assistants, and several other important roles.
If you are interested in exploring a rewarding career in public health or simply want to serve on a temporary basis, there is a place for you at DPH.
About our Internships:
Internships are offered through seasonal cohorts and open enrollment. Applying for a seasonal cohort will increase your chances of being matched with a program. Open enrollment applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
| Cohort | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2027 Internship Opportunities Applications open August 31st | Applications Open: August 31st, 2026 Applications Close: October 8th, 2026 Program Start: January, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 Internship Opportunities Applications not yet available |
Click the “Apply Now” button above to complete an application.
Frequently Asked Questions
DPH includes more than 20 different programs. These programs work to address the public’s health from various angles and interventions to positively impact our diverse communities. Interns and volunteers can help in many areas, including research, data analysis or direct customer service, such as leading health education and promotion activities.
Interns and volunteers may be very knowledgeable in certain fields of study, which will help DPH to achieve its mission and vision. Interns and volunteers also bring a diversity of new perspectives, fresh ideas and creative solutions to health problems within our community and for improving departmental operations.
- A.T. Still University
- Andrews University
- Azusa Pacific University
- Benedictine University
- Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN) Physical Therapy Dept.
- California Baptist University (CBU)
- California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly), Pomona (CPP)
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
- California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
- California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
- California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
- California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
- California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM)
- CDPH California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship Program
- CDPH Pathways
- Cerritos College
- Chaffey College
- Chapman University
- Claremont Graduate University
- Concorde Career College
- Crafton Hills College
- Frontier Nursing University Inc.
- Grand Canyon University
- Inland Valley Job Corps.
- Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)
- KPC Graduate Medical Education
- Loma Linda University
- Maryville University (Maryville)
- Mission Career College
- Mt. St. Mary’s University, Dept. of Physical Therapy
- National University
- Occidental College (Oxy)
- Pacific College
- Pacific Union College
- Partners for Better Health
- Philadelphia University
- Platt College Los Angeles, LLC
- Priority Nutrition Care, LLC
- Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana College
- Reach Out
- Rialto Unified School District
- San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
- San Diego State University
- San Joaquin Valley College, Hesperia
- Simmons University
- Sonoma State University
- Southeast California College
- Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Stanbridge College
- Summit Career College
- United States University
- University of California, Riverside (UCR)
- University of La Verne
- University of Redlands
- University of San Francisco
- University of Southern California (USC)
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
- University of Tennessee
- Utah State University
- Victor Valley College
- Walden University, LLC
- West Coast Ultrasound Institute
- Western Governors University
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Applicants for an internship must be part-time/full-time students. They must also attend a school that has entered into a current Learner Agreement with DPH or be a San Bernardino County preferred partner (see the Which schools have a Learner Agreement/MOU with DPH or San Bernardino County).
- Non-internship volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to serve in DPH-related activities and events. Volunteers do not need to be in any academic institution to apply.
- Applicants must successfully pass a background check to participate in the program.
All applicants will receive an automatic email notifying them when their application has been successfully submitted. Applications will be reviewed either by the IVP team or by programs.
DPH program leads, or the IVP Coordinator, will contact candidates to arrange interviews after applications are reviewed.
You can expect an email notification about the status of your application:
- One month from the application closing date for cohort applications, or
- One month from the end of the month of submission for open applications.
If you are accepted for placement, the email will contain information regarding the next steps to secure your placement.
DPH does not offer any paid internships or volunteer opportunities at this time. You will, however, receive hands-on experience and receive an opportunity to make an impact on the health and lives of San Bernardino County residents.
If you have questions or comments about the Internship and Volunteer Program, please contact DPH Workforce Development.