2025 Summer Internship Program
Make a difference in the lives of hundreds of low-income uninsured Arlingtonians by joining a vibrant team of nonprofit professionals who strive for excellence. The primary focus of this internship will be assisting the clinical staff with day-today operations. At the end of this internship, you will have utilized your Spanish skills interacting with patients, assisted with data collection used for monitoring patient wellness and grants, scribed for providers during appointments, supported the clinical staff in myriad ways, and worked with the front desk staff.
Full position posting and application instructions are found below. The application window will close on February 7th.
2025 Summer Internship – Clinical
2025 Summer Internship – Community Resources
2025 Summer Internship – Development & Events
2025 Summer Internship – Finance
Contact AFC’s Volunteer Department
For more information, please contact AFC’s Volunteer Department at volunteer@arlingtonfreeclinic.org or call (571) 569-3571. Thank you for your interest in internships at Arlington Free Clinic!
Past Internship Programs
2024 AFC Summer Interns

Karina, Women’s Health Intern
This summer, I had the opportunity to be the Women’s Health Intern at AFC. My roles included translating GYN or primary care medical appointments, doing clinic intake, making mammogram reminder/appointment calls, and making 6 flyers about women’s health for GYN patients. My favorite part of internship was translating GYN clinics. I enjoyed meeting the GYN providers and making a difference in a patient’s day. Overtime, the patients started to recognize me, which was amazing.
I also worked with AFC’s ongoing research project with Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown called CONTIGO. They are doing research on how to best educate Latina women on breast and ovarian cancer. At Georgetown, I was able to interview participants and analyze interviews (the data). At AFC, I helped screen patients to recruit them to the study. It was amazing to be able to talk to AFC patients at AFC and through the study. I will be able to contribute to the final paper this fall, which will be incredible!
Being the women’s health intern gave me the opportunity to connect with patients, learn about the direct GYN problems the Hispanic community faces, and improve my public health research skills. A special thank you to Kate N., Kate S., and all the AFC nurses for making this experience possible. I will hold this experience closely as I apply to a masters in public health followed by medical school.

Prenya, Clinical Intern
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a Clinical Intern at AFC, where I was inspired by a team that consistently prioritizes patient care. During my time at the clinic, I engaged in various tasks, such as making phone calls to inform patients about pharmacy closures, upcoming appointments, and testing events. I also created a flier that successfully promoted a Chagas testing event and collaborated with a team to brainstorm and plan a potential nutrition and diabetes education event. It was rewarding to apply the program planning skills I’ve gained from my Public Health education in a real-world setting.
One of the highlights of my summer was interpreting for our Move to Health classes. In one memorable class, Virginia Cooperative Extension visited, and I had the opportunity to cook alongside the instructor while interpreting for our participants. This experience, along with interpreting for clinics with providers of various specialties from cardiology to primary care, allowed me to practice and refine my medical Spanish skills.
I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of AFC’s family this summer and to have worked with such amazing mentors who made me feel immediately welcomed. My time at AFC truly affirmed my passion for the medical field and patient care.

Maren, Development/Events Intern
This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to work directly with AFC as the Development and Events Intern. I completed a variety of tasks that deepened my knowledge of the non-profit health sector. I created, organized, and maintained spreadsheets to track the Annual Benefit Gala, attended weekly staff meetings, promoted community involvement with AFC, and reached out to local businesses to encourage donations. It was such a fantastic experience to see firsthand how much hard work goes into running the Clinic and how impactful AFC is in my hometown community. I worked closely with Naimah Jamal, the Events Manager, and I’m very grateful for her help and mentorship during my time at AFC. The Clinic fosters a tight-knit community of staff, volunteers, and patients, and it was incredibly rewarding to be part of such a dedicated team this summer.

Francesca, Clinical Intern

Melissa, Finance Intern
2023 AFC Summer Interns

Kate, Move to Health Intern
Expanding my work as a Move to Health Coach by becoming the Move to Health Intern has been an incredible opportunity. As a coach, I already loved the program and all it stood for, but becoming an intern opened my eyes to the countless resources the program has.
My focus was increasing class participation and organizing the program’s resources. I called every patient who had been referred to the program. This allowed me to understand their individual needs as well as provide valuable insights into how we could enhance the program’s impact.
I’m most proud of my “Advice for Healthy Living” pamphlet that I created for the patients and my “How To” document for the MTH volunteers. I hope the patients can take the lessons from class to their daily lives and that coaches can build on the strong foundation.
I’m immensely grateful to my remarkable mentors, Irene and Surekha, whose unwavering support and guidance have been instrumental in my internship. Working with patients of different backgrounds and medical conditions allowed me to enhance my cultural competence and medical background. The vibrant and enthusiastic presence of the entire clinic team brightened each day making it fun to come to work every day. I can’t wait to get back to AFC and see the MTH program continue to grow!

Meaghan, Women’s Health Intern
This summer I had the amazing opportunity to intern and work with the women’s health department at AFC. One of my tasks was scheduling patients for mammogram appointments at the Virginia Hospital Center. This allowed me to learn more about EPIC (the electronic health record system), the process of performing and analyzing mammograms, and the importance of cancer screenings. I also worked closely with Luisa to schedule and run gynecology clinics. During these clinics I served as an interpreter and was able to form connections with both patients and providers while also improving my Spanish and learning new medical terms. A highlight of my internship was interpreting during our July “Pap-a-thon” that provided pap smears to 22 patients in one clinic. I admire how much love and care AFC staff members show to every patient despite having limited resources and appointments to offer. This experience has broadened my clinical knowledge beyond what I imagined and I am so grateful for all I have learned. AFC is truly a family and I am happy I was able to spend my summer being a part of it.

Maddy, Development & Events Intern
I had the pleasure of interning this summer with the Development team at the Arlington Free Clinic. I played a large role with assisting the Annual Benefit Gala which included soliciting auction items, creating an auction catalogue, producing a donor analysis on previous gala’s, creating and posting social media posts, attending weekly staff meetings, and communicating and organizing donor information. This experience has been incredibly rewarding seeing all the hard work being done here for the clinic and its patients. There is a strong sense of community here between the staff, volunteers, donors, and patients by seeing all great things being done for the greater good of Arlington Virginia. Not only did I get to work and see behind the scenes at a non-profit, but I was able to give back to my community as well.

Mateo, Finance Intern
Mateo Cardinale is a lifelong resident of Arlington. He attended Arlington Public Schools and graduated from Arlington Tech. Mateo is a rising sophomore at Virginia Tech, studying Business Information Systems. He enjoys playing baseball, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family and pets.

Maribel, Clinical Intern
Maribel Gomez is originally from Guatemala. She is working on getting her Associate’s Degree in Nursing through NOVA. She is excited to work as a clinical intern this summer. In her free time, Maribel enjoys spending time with her friends.
2022 AFC Summer Interns

Sofia – Women’s Health Intern
What a privilege it has been to work as part of the AFC team for these past two summers. Words cannot begin to express the overwhelming gratitude I have for the experiences and profound connections I have made. This summer, I was able to expand my knowledge base by continuing the ongoing work of running the Women’s Health Clinic. Whether it be by assisting with intake, interpreting for our patients, or training to be able to access Epic, I was given ample opportunity to see all aspects of the healthcare process and work closely with staff and providers. I was also given the opportunity to contribute to an ongoing study by Georgetown University wherein I made screening calls to determine our female patients’ risk of breast and ovarian cancer, thereby providing them access to free genetic testing to determine risk.
Thank you to my incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, and compassionate supervisors Luisa and Kennya. I know everything I do because of you two and I could not be more grateful. Thank you also to the rest of the AFC team for making my time here an unforgettable experience. I will miss you all and I can’t wait to see how I’ll use my newfound knowledge in pursuit of my career in medicine!

Jaqueline – Clinical Intern
I’ve had the chance to increase my medical knowledge while working at the Arlington Free Clinic. Serving as an interpreter for the afternoon clinic sessions gave me the opportunity to gain knowledge about some of the issues that AFC clients encounter on a regular basis. The clinic manages to continue giving its patients the love and care they require despite having few resources, which is an amazing feat that I enjoyed being a part of. Not only did I contribute to the clinical side of things, but I also helped with other tasks like calling patients who qualified for certain vaccinations or even skin cancer screenings. Through the phone calls, I also had the chance to educate patients and myself about the benefits of each vaccination and the necessity of getting a skin cancer screening test. I also had to exercise my creative side by making a flyer for the flu shot that would inspire patients to take action to prevent others—and, more importantly, themselves—from contracting the illness. Finally, I recently had the chance to assist in the launch of a “Move Health Program.” The program’s goals are to make exercise enjoyable for patients and to give them nutritional advice on how to maintain good health. Overall, through my involvement with AFC, I have learned a ton about who I want to be and what I want to do in the future. I’ve also enjoyed my time here because the AFC family has adopted me and has shown me love and encouragement to keep working hard in my studies and to never settle for less.

Cate – Development Intern
This summer I was given the opportunity to intern with the Development Team to help plan the annual AFC gala. Some of my work has included soliciting items for the gala, helping to create the auction catalogue, and attending gala/staff meetings. I really enjoyed all the work I have done, and I have learned a lot by getting to see the behind-the-scenes work that goes into operating a health non-profit. This has been a very rewarding experience as I know that all the work at the clinic is for such a great cause. There is a very strong sense of community between the staff, patients, and volunteers at the clinic and it has been great to witness this first-hand. This opportunity has been a great way for me to give back to the Arlington community!

Emilú – Behavioral Health Intern
This summer at AFC, I was given the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects. I helped coordinate food and rental assistance referrals, facilitated and interpreted virtual and in-person sessions/appointments, researched and organized behavioral health resources, and more. I was also able to shadow Terry, the nurse practitioner, and gain great clinical experience. I loved working with all the patients, staff, and volunteers. AFC performs essential and meaningful work for the Arlington community, and I feel very fortunate to have been able to contribute to this.

Neha – Finance Intern
This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to learn about what it takes to run a free healthcare clinic. I worked alongside the Director of Finance, Daphne Edwin, on a donated services project where I contacted doctors’ offices to gather millions of dollars worth of donated services and medications in the past year. A free clinic doesn’t functionally run without the services from these various offices and providers. I was tasked with collecting these records to prepare for the annual audit. During this experience, I enhanced my communication skills as I had to call and email providers to gather information. This unique experience expanded my horizons and gave me a glimpse of the non-medical side of the healthcare field. Arlington Free Clinic has strengthened my passion and interest to be in the healthcare field and shown me the benefits of serving local underserved communities.
2021 AFC Summer Interns

Sofia – Women’s Health Intern
It has been an incredible opportunity to learn from and work alongside so many amazing medical professionals and staff this summer. The team at this clinic is truly a well-oiled machine and through my work at the clinic this summer I have learned what it takes to be an effective member of a medical team. Everyone is so willing to collaborate and help each other out while expertly fulfilling their roles. So much work is done behind the scenes to make sure the clinic runs smoothly. From scheduling mammograms and fulfilling Medical Assistant duties for the Women’s Health Clinic, to telehealth facilitating and scribing for different providers, I have learned what it takes to be a compassionate and effective member of a healthcare team. I am so grateful not only for the time and care the staff put in to helping me learn my role, but also for the care they put in treating our patients. I hope to be back soon!

Kristin – Behavioral Health & Clinical Admin Intern
This summer at AFC I split my time between behavioral health and administration work. On my behavioral health days, I carried out mental health pre-screening calls which improved my Spanish and taught me how to handle occasionally difficult situations with patients. I also created fliers for local mental health resources and had the chance to shadow psychiatric and therapy sessions. On my administrative days I helped out in different parts of the clinic. This included taking inventory in the pharmacy, sorting children’s book donations, and organizing volunteer and staff data for the website. I’m so thankful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with AFC, and I plan to continue volunteering with the behavioral health program through the school year!

Rupa – Finance Intern
This summer, I have been working closely with Coralie on the donated services project. I contacted physician’s offices to collect several million dollars’ worth of donated services over the last fiscal year. I was amazed at the amount of time and resources donated to support AFC patients. I also spent my summer facilitating some of the clinic’s telehealth appointments. I was able to observe how the providers were able to assess, treat, and reassure patients despite the language barrier. I enjoyed being able to use my Spanish to assist patients, which has definitely increased my confidence in using the language. I loved meeting the patients, staff, and other interns which contributed greatly to the sense of community at AFC.

Bianca – COVID Vaccine Intern
I am a current Pre-Med Post Bac student at Georgetown University. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I grew up near the ocean, and spent most of my time playing water sports or anywhere that helped me connect with nature. During my free time, I like reading medical memoirs/ biographies written by physicians because it deepens my understanding about the healthcare field. For the last two months, I’ve been interning at Arlington Free Clinic for COVID vaccine clinics, and this opportunity has allowed me to work with staff, nurses, and other volunteers. It has been a very rewarding experience, and I am excited to get as involved as I can this summer, especially as a telemedicine Spanish interpreter for physicians and patients during. I feel fortunate to be part of the community Arlington Free Clinic has built along the years and I can’t wait to assist this coming summer!”

Clare – Development & Events Intern
This past summer I was given the opportunity to intern closely with the Development team at Arlington Free Clinic. Being able to work in person with such an amazing group of people made the internship so fulfilling! I assisted with planning the Annual Benefit Gala, soliciting auction items and donations, creating social media posts, and organizing donor information in Raiser’s Edge. Not only did I gain hands-on experience working with a health nonprofit, but I also witnessed the commitment of a team dedicated to the Arlington community.

Melanie – Clinical Intern
I am very grateful to have been a clinical intern at AFC this summer. This was a unique experience from which I learned a lot. I was eager to meet and work with wonderful health professionals and that is exactly what I got. I loved being a part of a hard-working team that really cares about their patients. One of the best parts of this internship was interacting with the patients and knowing that my work can be of great help to them. The skills I have learned here will prepare me for my journey as a future medical professional and I will always be grateful for that.