INTERNSHIPS

Shaping Future Leaders in Rare Disease Advocacy and Education

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Thank you for your interest in the E.WE Foundation Internship Program! We are not accepting applications at this time.

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Program Overview

The E.WE Foundation Internship Program is a mission-driven opportunity to develop the next generation of rare disease advocates. Interns will gain real-world experience in:

  • Healthcare Advocacy
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Maternal Health and Infant Mortality
  • Mental Health
  • Community-Based Research

By working alongside professionals and patient leaders, interns contribute to ongoing education, research, and awareness efforts focused on Trisomy 18 and other rare conditions.

Internship Summary

Our program welcomes:

✅ Full-time and part-time students
✅ College and graduate students
✅ Non-degree seeking students and recent graduates

We strongly encourage students from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds to apply.

Interns will be:

  • Selected through an online or in-person interview
  • Paired with a dedicated mentor
  • Engaged in a 16-week term
  • Expected to present a final project to our Executive Leadership, Board of Directors, and Advisors

Time commitment varies depending on the assigned mentor and project scope.

Student academic advisors may attend final presentations when applicable.

Stipend Availability

We recognize the value of your time and contributions. The E.WE Foundation strives to provide financial support whenever possible to ensure equitable access to internship opportunities. Internship stipends are contingent on funding availability.

Internship Activities & Educational Requirements

Interns will:

  • Complete meaningful, mission-aligned projects
  • Participate in a virtual orientation and ongoing development sessions
  • Attend learning opportunities and collaborative team meetings
  • Engage in professional mentorship and community-based learning

Internship Focus Areas

  • Healthcare Advocacy: Contribute to advocacy campaigns, public policy initiatives, and help amplify patient voices.
  • Genetic Counseling: Work with professionals in genetics to assist with case reviews, patient engagement, and ethical support.
  • Maternal Health & Infant Mortality: Support research, education, and advocacy initiatives that address disparities in maternal health outcomes and infant survival, particularly within rare disease communities.
  • Mental Health: Explore trauma-informed care, family support strategies, and the development of mental health resources for patients and caregivers.
  • Community-Based Research: Assist with data collection, analysis, and literature reviews to strengthen rare disease and health equity research at the community level.

Final Project Presentations

At the conclusion of each term, interns will present their capstone project to organizational leadership, gaining valuable experience in real-world communication, presentation, and evaluation.

FINAL PROJECT SHOWCASE

Contact Us

Want to learn more about our program or sponsor an intern? Email us at: admin@theewefoundation.org

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