Community Action for Healthy Living

Community Action for Healthy Living

109 E. 8th Street, Suite 200

Kaukauna, WI 54130-2309

www.cahlinc.org

Fax: 920-462-4197

Non-Profit [501 (c)(3) status]

Mission: To initiate and promote healthy lifestyles within our communities.

Clientele: Youth

Services: Community Action for Healthy Living, Inc. is a community based organization that uses education, local and statewide policy, and our member's expertise to reduce the number of people harmed by tobacco. CAHL partners with community organizations, educational institutions, businesses and law enforcement organizations to address tobacco related issues.

Internship Description (120 Hours):

The internship position at Community Action for Healthy Living, Inc. offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to assist with leadership and community based projects around policy, advocacy (local and state-wide) and education. Duties may include one or more of the following assignments, depending upon an intern's interest and experience level:

  • Assist in educating the public to the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use and exposure to secondhand smoke

  • Assist in movement toward local and statewide policies

  • Conduct community research

  • Assess Local Retail Environment for tobacco/alcohol/nutrition exposure, access and compliance

  • Provide community outreach on prevention initiatives

  • Give local informational presentations on tobacco and E-cigarettes

  • Assist in educating the public to the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use and exposure to secondhand smoke

  • Manage organizations Facebook page and Website

  • Participate in activities to reduce youth access to tobacco products

Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours):

The internship position at Community Action for Healthy Living, Inc. offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to assist with leadership and community based projects around policy, advocacy (local and state-wide) and education. Duties may include one or more of the following assignments, depending upon an intern's interest and experience level:

    • Assist in educating the public to the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use and exposure to secondhand smoke

    • Assist in movement toward local and statewide policies

    • Conduct community research

    • Assess Local Retail Environment for tobacco/alcohol/nutrition exposure, access and compliance

    • Provide community outreach on prevention initiatives

    • Give local informational presentations on tobacco and E-cigarettes

    • Assist in educating the public to the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use and exposure to secondhand smoke

    • Manage organizations Facebook page and Website

    • Participate in activities to reduce youth access to tobacco products

Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Days

Category: Health & Wellness