The Role
Unpaid internship supporting educational, recreational, and leisure activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interns assist with recreational programming, collaborate with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to develop activity schedules, and gain experience in nonprofit community services. The role requires 10–20 hours weekly with a schedule varying according to the intern’s needs.
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🎯 SPIN Community & Fitness Center Unpaid Internship Opportunity | SPIN
SPIN is seeking interns for our SPIN Community & Fitness Center! This hands-on internship is ideal for college students looking to gain real-world experience working alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and Direct Support Professionals to provide a variety of educational, recreational and leisure activities at SPIN Community and Fitness, as well as in the Community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Interns will collaborate with our team on impactful projects while building professional skills, expanding their network, and contributing to meaningful work that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
📍 Perfect for students majoring in Recreational Therapy, Rehab & Human Services.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with recreational activities
- Collaborating with the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to develop activity-based schedules
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university (Recreational Therapy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Rehab & Human Services, or other related fields)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative, organized, and eager to learn
- Passion for community impact and nonprofit work
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience working with people in the IDD community
- Exposure to nonprofit organization setting
- Professional mentorship and networking opportunities
- Resume-building projects with real impact
This internship is ideal for students looking to build their skills while contributing to an organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Schedule will vary depending your needs
10-20 hours weekly
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a college or university
- Studying Recreational Therapy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation and Human Services, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative, organized, and eager to learn
- Passion for community impact and nonprofit work
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The Company
What We Do
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, SPIN (Special People in Northeast) is a leading provider of supports for children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disability in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. SPIN also provides high-quality, early childhood education for children of all abilities. Headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, we've been named a Top Workplace for eight consecutive years by Philly.com with over 1,100 employees. We've also been named an Autism Center for Excellence by Community Behavioral Health. For more information, visit www.spininc.org or Facebook.com/SPINInc
