Advocacy,
Chronic & Infectious Disease
American Heart Association
About the Organization
To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke; focus on advocacy, fundraising for research, and raising awareness around cardiovascular events (heart disease remains the #1 cause of death in the U.S.)
We are
- Improving patient care
- Advocating for better health
- Reaching out to populations at risk
- Raising awareness
- Protecting the future
Involvement Opportunities
- Recess Baltimore
- Heart Walks and Heart Galas (one of each in Howard County and Baltimore City): students can serve as event volunteers
- Power Ambassadors: students are trained to speak in churches, represent AHA at health fairs, host some type of heart awareness event in the community
- Internship Possibilities: Power to End Stroke communications intern, fundraising intern, GO Red Campaign intern.
Volunteer Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Fluent in English
- Enjoy working with children
- Evening shifts available
