Interested in becoming a member of our team?
The Hep B Project is a collaboration among students, free clinics, and the Alameda County Public Health Department to educate, screen, and vaccinate the at-risk Asian and Pacific Islander (API) population for Hepatitis B, a virus that can lead to liver cancer. According to research studies, 1 in 10 APIs are chronically infected with Hepatitis B. However, a Hepatitis B vaccine has been available for quite some time so it is absurd that anyone should be infected with Hepatitis B these days when a vaccine has been available for more than 2 decades.
The Hep B Project seeks to address this issue, especially in the East Bay where Hepatitis B services are unavailable. Students with an interest in public health, preventative medicine, patient interaction, community outreach, translation, health disparities, or community organizing are highly encouraged to consider joining. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in learning what it takes to start a new health initiative and incorporate it into the community.
Volunteers should be able to commit to the project for at least 8 months which involves attending meetings every other week on Wednesday evenings 8-9PM, volunteering on weekends, participating in community outreach events, and completing other tasks to help the project run smoothly. No prior experience is needed.
Info Sessions:
Tuesday, January 30th | 8-9 PM | 262 Dwinelle
Wednesday, January 31st | 8-9 PM | 262 Dwinelle
Spring 2018 Application is now open!
Download the Word Doc below.
Due: February 7th
Email completed application to hepbproject@gmail.com with resume and a photo of yourself.
The Hep B Project seeks to address this issue, especially in the East Bay where Hepatitis B services are unavailable. Students with an interest in public health, preventative medicine, patient interaction, community outreach, translation, health disparities, or community organizing are highly encouraged to consider joining. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in learning what it takes to start a new health initiative and incorporate it into the community.
Volunteers should be able to commit to the project for at least 8 months which involves attending meetings every other week on Wednesday evenings 8-9PM, volunteering on weekends, participating in community outreach events, and completing other tasks to help the project run smoothly. No prior experience is needed.
Info Sessions:
Tuesday, January 30th | 8-9 PM | 262 Dwinelle
Wednesday, January 31st | 8-9 PM | 262 Dwinelle
Spring 2018 Application is now open!
Download the Word Doc below.
Due: February 7th
Email completed application to hepbproject@gmail.com with resume and a photo of yourself.
