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Who we are:
Children's Hospice International (CHI) is a non-profit established in 1983 to promote hospice support through
pediatric care facilities, to encourage the inclusion of children in existing and developing hospice, palliative and
home care programs, and to include the hospice perspective in all areas of pediatric care, education, and the
public arena. We are located in Alexandria, VA, USA just outside of Washington, DC.
What we do:
CHI provides support and resources for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
It is an international organization that provides education, training and technical assistance to health care
professionals around the world. Additionally, CHI works with state and federal legislators and organizations to
develop and support legislative and programmatic initiatives that encourage an all-inclusive continuum of care for
children with life-threatening conditions and their families. CHI's Program for All-Inclusive Care for Children
and their Families® (CHI PACC®) has received federal appropriations for demonstration projects in a number of states
and the U.S. Department of Defense. We have national and international resource directories, and we receive daily
inquiries by families, professionals, or others interested in end-of-life care for children from around the world.
What you as an intern would do:
We would expose you to all aspects of our organization, so you would learn the intricacies of non-profit
administration, including service to the public, conference and event planning, fundraising and grant proposal
writing, and organizational networking. Additionally, you would be exposed to the details of health policy and
program development for children's end-of-life care.
Individual responsibilities and projects are designed to meet the intern's area of interest and areas of specialty.
Past interns have assisted with resource development, national policy initiatives, international conference
coordination, website development, program development, grant proposal writing, and more.
Fields of Interest:
Health Education, Health Policy, Social Work, Public Administration, Organization Development, Non-Profit
and others
Qualifications:
Self-motivated, Organized, Multi-task Oriented, Computer Literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access),
Flexible/Adaptable, Conscientious, Well-Spoken, Good Writing/Editing Skills
Daily Responsibilities:
Assist the COO and other staff; Contact international hospice programs to develop our international database;
Maintain the Toll-fee Hotline; Respond to information requests; Maintain membership database and correspondence.
Interested?
We will accept interns any time of the year. Please send your resume and cover letter to the address below,
Attention Pat Lowe. Thank you.
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