American Heart Association

217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1100
Baltimore, MD 21202
PHONE: (410) 246-6718
CONTACT: Kimberly Mays, Sr. Director, Community & Multi-Cultural Health Initiatives
Email: kimberly.mays@heart.org
Website: www.heart.org       

Function of Organization/Site:

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