Get Involved with App Well
The Appalachian Institute for Health Wellness offers opportunities for App State students and High Country community members to engage with institute programs and build their professional and personal skill sets.
Academic Internship Opportunities
Are you ready to transform your classroom knowledge into real-world skills? Join us for an enriching opportunity designed to propel your education forward. Our internships are hands-on where you’ll gain practical experience applicable to a variety of programs, including Nutrition, Healthy Aging, Girls on the Run, Neurodiversity, Cardiac Health, and Program Administration.
This semester-long opportunity is not just a resume builder; it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of nonprofit management, adding depth to your didactic classroom education. Whether you’re passionate about nutrition, empowering girls through physical activity, supporting healthy aging, advocating for neurodiversity, or promoting cardiac health, we have a place for you.
Our flexible programs can accommodate 20 to 240 hours, allowing you to tailor your experience to fit your schedule and academic requirements. Throughout your internship, you’ll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and practical skills that will set you apart in your future career.
Don’t miss out on this chance to turn theory into practice and make a meaningful impact in the community. Apply now and embark on a journey that will shape both your professional trajectory and personal growth.
- AIHW Outreach- get involved in all aspects of AIHW outreach by working with other students, developing marketing, hands on helper at all events- minimum 120 hours
- Camp Crinkleroot: spend the semester coordinating and implementing the camp- minimum 120 hours
- Camp GOTR– create a fun, welcoming camp experience by leading engaging activities, supporting campers, and helping girls build confidence, friendships, and life skills through movement and play- minimum 120 hours
- Girls on the Run– lead fun, interactive lessons and activities that help girls build confidence, develop life skills, form positive friendships, and discover their strength through transformative curricula and movement – minimum 40 hours
Complete the internship application for either Spring or Fall opportunities. For more information, please reach out to Mary Sheryl Horine at horinems@appstate.edu.
Volunteer Opportunities
Many App Well programs rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers from our community. Check out our programs and news for additional upcoming volunteer opportunities.
- Camp Crinkleroot: spend one day or several as a camp counselor
- Conference Volunteer: spend a day helping out at either the Aging Conference in May or at the Pediatric Conference in October
- Girls on the Run 5K: pend the day helping out at the 5k! Staff a water station or the Happy Hair Station, provide direction to runners
- Girls on the Run Film Festival: spend an evening helping out at the Appalachian Theater
- Healthy Heart Collaborative: be a recruiter to help get students to donate blood
- Parent to Parent volunteer: various opportunities to connect with families who have children with disabilities
- PATH Program: use your academic skills and enthusiasm for health to help develop a 15 to 45 minute hands on presentation aimed at visiting high school students