Overview

Through October 2026, Preterm will conduct a Reproductive Health Community Needs Assessment (RHCNA) to examine barriers to access, service gaps, and ongoing social needs for Northeast Ohioans. As Ohio’s largest independent abortion provider, we believe a formal re-examination of our reproductive health landscape is critical to the protection & expansion of bodily autonomy statewide. Furthermore, it will guide both our organization and other independent clinics through business continuity/strategic planning efforts in an ever-changing environment.

Join Us

Become an RHCNA Intern

The RHCNA Interns will play a critical role in supporting Preterm’s RHCNA, which spans seven counties (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Stark, Hamilton, Lake, Lorain, Montgomery, Summit) and focuses on marginalized populations. This internship offers hands-on experience in community-based research, outreach, and health equity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with outreach strategy implementation, including:

Supporting focus groups, listening sessions, and street outreach (health canvases, festivals, resource coalitions)

Coordinating incentives for survey participation and mutual aid support

Establishing community partnerships and participating in cross-movement engagement

Help distribute surveys and assist with data collection during the June–October 2026 phase.

Conduct secondary research on reproductive health trends, social determinants, and policy changes post-Issue 1

Support data integrity and compliance in collaboration with our nonprofit research partner

Qualifications

Current student enrolled in a college/university

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Interest in health equity, reproductive justice, and community engagement.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse settings.

Familiarity with data tools (Excel) and Microsoft Suites

Fill out the application here

Please send your resume to mswisher@preterm.org after submitting your application form.

Volunteer With Us

Preterm volunteers provide year-round assistance with outreach initiatives, event planning and support, building patient care packages, and more. There is no minimum participation requirement. For the RHCNA in 2026, volunteers will assist with the following activities:

Tabling and events
Community outreach and networking
Mutual aid and practical support
Canvassing
Storybuilding
Reproductive health advocacy

Upon receipt of your application, a Preterm staff member will reach out to set up an introductory call.

Become a volunteer