Internships

INTERNSHIPS

Block the Blaze is a youth skin cancer education program funded by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The program aims to educate youth about sun safety, skin cancer prevention and self-screening. To date, Block theBlaze has educated over 500,000 youth. We're looking for interns like YOU to help make this happen!

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SUMMER INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION

Summer interns will report directly to the Senior Program Director at the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.Summer interns will be responsible for delivering the Block the Blaze presentation to large groups of youth in a fun, informative, professional manner.

• Free/available summer (no summer school or other job)
• Valid driver’s license• Strong Communication skills and passion for public speaking
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Comfortable driving large work vehicle
• Ability to travel to Northern CA for up to 4 nights consecutively (all travel booked and paid for by company)
• Interact well with children and teens
• Complete a background check including DMV screening
• Ability to lift up to 25lb boxes
• Have a passion for health and skin cancer prevention

THE PERKS

• The internship is a paid position.
• Personally impacting thousands of youth by spreading the important message of sun safety and skincancer prevention.
• Ability to travel to different locations (beaches, camps, swimming pools) up and down the coast of CA.
• Working for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation!

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Testimonials

I am so grateful to be a Block the Blaze intern! I originally joined the team because when I was young I never really realized how important it is to protect yourself from the sun. I really wanted to help educate kids on sun safety so they can start and learn those habits now and carry them with them for the rest of their lives. For me, Block the Blaze feels like a family and there is no better feeling then working with like minded individuals to share such an important message. I am so thankful for the countless road trips with some of the best interns! Thank you Block the Blaze!

- Carly

Interning for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation was such an amazing experience! Not only did Block the Blaze open my eyes about skin cancer but it has also opened the eyes of many kids in CA. I am so glad that these kids are learning the prevalence of skin cancer and how they can prevent it using the 5 sun safety tips, along side of learning and applying the early detection tools using the ABCDE’s of melanoma. Not only will these tools help them as they grow up but it will also give them a chance to go back home and educate their loved ones, which will hopefully save many more lives from skin cancer in the future!

-Jaelynn

Block the Blaze is an incredible program and I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to educate so many kids about sun safety and skin cancer prevention. I have met so many genuine, dedicated, and caring people along the way and wouldn’t trade these memories for the world!

-Mandy

I have absolutely loved everyday interning with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Block the Blaze has educated thousands of kids across the CA coast this summer about the importance of sun safety, as well as prevention and early detection of skin cancer. I’ve gained valuable life skills, friends, and memories from this program!

-Hayley

“Educating kids about the importance of protecting your skin and collaborating with different junior lifeguard programs throughout California has been such a rewarding experience. Presenting on a new beach everyday and getting to meet so many people has definitely been the highlight of my summer and I’m so thankful to have been a part of the Block the Blaze program.”

- Avery

“The thing I loved most about this internship was while I was speaking to the children, I could feel that the information I was giving them was being absorbed into their minds, unlike UV rays when you ‘Block the Blaze."

- Trevor

“This remarkable experience with Block the Blaze this summer not only left a lasting impression on the kids but also fueled an enduring commitment to making the world a brighter, safer place. I had the most incredible experience working with my fellow interns, traveling up the coast of California to educate children about sun safety and the importance of keeping an eye on your skin.”

- Lily