Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

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.

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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.

Ashton Day in the Life

Wondering what it's like to intern at GatorCare?

Check out our Day in the Life of a GatorCare Intern video!

Follow Ashton through a typical day as he navigates exciting projects, collaborates with our dynamic team, and experiences the unique culture that makes GatorCare a great place to start your career. If you're considering applying, this video will give you a firsthand look at what you can expect as an intern with us.

Eligible Majors for Internship Credit

Health Education and Behavior

Victoria Presenting a Workshop on plants and their effect on wellness

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

Wellness partner giving a fitness class to nurses

Public Health

Wellness Team meeting with their nurse partners

Dietetics

Abi and Victoria giving Nutrition for Kids

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.

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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.

Jasmine and Natalie playing Connect 4 during Wellness Week

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.

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.

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