HealthCorps Teens Make Health Happen Mentor — Belle Glade

Job overview

The HealthCorps Teens Make Health Happen Mentor role is onsite at assigned school sites in Belle Glade, FL, with a commitment of 8+ hours per week during the academic year. Compensation is not specified; the posting states that a stipend is provided based on the number of sites served, and college credit may be available. HealthCorps works to improve youth health through education, leadership, and service learning. The mentor leads a weekly wellness club and supports teens as they plan and deliver health programming. The role builds teen leadership and promotes healthier choices through instruction, events, community projects, needs assessments, and connections to local health resources.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with teen wellness leaders and school partners
• research school health needs and track progress through assessments and reporting
• plan and implement Teens Make Health Happen clubs for 8+ hours weekly during the academic year
• provide approximately two hours of weekly instruction at assigned sites
• support teen-led wellness activities such as demonstrations, step challenges, and community improvement projects
• host health-promoting events and contribute program highlights to social media
• connect students, staff, and community members with HealthCorps resources
• attend professional development and leadership opportunities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

healthcorps mentor

youth wellness

teen mentorship

health education

community health

physical health

mental health

belle glade fl

palm beach county

8+ hours weekly

academic year 2026–2027

stipend available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Stipend based on sites served
• college credit or practicum hours may be available
• ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship.

Why this role

Stipend is distributed monthly and varies with the number of sites served; college credit or practicum hours may be available depending on university requirements. The posting describes full-year placements as preferred, with some single-semester opportunities.

About the employer

HealthCorps is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.