Teen Health and Wellness Mentor Internship

Job overview

The Teen Health and Wellness Mentor Internship is an onsite opportunity in Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE, for the 2026–2027 academic year. The posting describes a stipend and college credit availability, but does not specify compensation amounts. HealthCorps is a national nonprofit working to address health inequities and develop the next generation of healthy leaders. The mentor leads wellness clubs, mentors middle and high school students, supports student-led activities, builds relationships with school staff and teen wellness leaders, documents program impact, hosts monthly wellness demonstrations, shares program highlights, and represents HealthCorps at school and community events.

What you'll do

• Lead Teens Make Health Happen wellness clubs in two to three middle and/or high schools
• mentor students on wellness, leadership, and community projects
• support student-led activities
• build relationships with school staff and teen wellness leaders
• track impact through assessments and documentation
• host monthly Café O’Yea wellness demonstrations
• share program highlights on social media
• and represent HealthCorps at school and community events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teen health and wellness mentor

internship

healthcorps

philadelphia pa

wilmington de

wellness clubs

youth mentoring

public health

leadership development

college credit available

stipend

6–8+ hours/week

2026–2027 academic year

travel up to 30 miles

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Stipend, college credit availability, training, mentorship, and leadership skill-building.

Why this role

The posting offers training, mentorship, leadership skill-building, and potential college credit through university partnerships. The role requires travel up to 30 miles within Greater Philadelphia/Wilmington.

About the employer

HealthCorps is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.