Empower Health, Inspire Wellness
Intern or volunteer with GatorCare Wellness!
This internship provides you with the opportunity to plan, create, implement, and evaluate wellness programs for UF & UF Health employees. Gain hands-on experience with creative flexibility and see the first-hand results of your projects.
When to Apply
Applying for Spring?
If you’re applying for a spring semester (January – May) internship or volunteer opportunity, interviews will begin in late September.
Applying for Summer?
If you’re applying for a summer semester (May – August) internship or volunteer opportunity, interviews will begin as early as November.
Applying for Fall?
If you’re applying for a fall semester (August – December) internship or volunteer opportunity, interviews will begin in late May.
What to Expect
Interning or volunteering with GatorCare Wellness offers university students interested in health a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in promoting and managing employee health programs. This internship/volunteering experience provides exposure to various wellness initiatives, such as walking challenges, health screenings, wellness workshops, and more, allowing students to develop practical skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, interning in worksite wellness allows students to network with health professionals and gain insights into potential career paths in corporate wellness, public health, and health promotion.
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Check out our Day in the Life of a GatorCare Intern video!
This internship provides you with the opportunity to plan, create, implement, and evaluate wellness programs for UF & UF Health employees. Gain hands-on experience with creative flexibility and see the first-hand results of your projects.
Eligible Majors for Internship Credit
Health Education and Behavior
Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Public Health
Dietetics
All students of any major are welcome to apply, but internship credit approval is contingent upon your internship coordinator’s confirmation. For questions about credit, reach out to your advisor!
Location
Professional Park
3300 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608.
Free Parking to all employees and interns.
Shuttle and transit options available.
Fun Fact
Many of our past interns have become full time employees!
Mallory, Victoria, Natalie, and Jasmine are all team members who returned for full-time positions after their internship.
Past Projects
Over the years, our past interns have created programs, webinars, and resource hubs that continue to make a positive impact on the lives of many UF & UF Health employees. Below are just a few examples of the projects that our previous interns have created.
Physical & Occupational Wellness
Move it at the Monitor
This program is designed to encourage and educate desk workers on simple, effective habits that support overall health and well-being—right from their workstation. Delivered through short videos, the content is easy to follow, lighthearted, and made to fit into a busy schedule.
Emotional & Occupational Wellness
Parent Pause
Parent Pause was a 2-week email-based campaign designed for busy parents with kids home for the summer. It provided stress-free wellness tips, affordable meal ideas, childcare hacks, and fun family activities delivered straight to participant’s inboxes!
Physical wellness
Gains Getters
Gains Getters was a 2-week physical wellness program focused on building participants’ confidence at the gym!
Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual Oasis
Spiritual Oasis had participants use a workbook for daily activities, meditations, and reflections. Participants continue to follow along this self-paced program to this day.
Physical and Intellectual Wellness
Back to School Recipe Guide
The Back to School Recipe Guide features tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes —all 500 calories or less. The recipes are perfect for parents of young children and is frequently referenced throughout the year.
Financial Wellness
Money 101
Money 101 is a financial literacy program designed to help you achieve your financial goals. Participants start with a quiz to assess their readiness, then progress at their own pace.
Occupational & Physical Wellness
Ergonomics 101
The Ergonomics 101 webinar helped office workers to learn how to reduce fatigue, pain, and discomfort while improving productivity.
Physical Wellness
Summer Safety Blog
The Summer Safety blog houses many safety tips that anyone can utilize when participating in any outdoor activity with the Florida heat!
Emotional Wellness
Part of Life: Preparing for End-of-Life Care
The Part of Life blog aids members in preparing care for friends and family who are nearing the end of their life.
