Department of Parks and Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Internships
We look forward to providing a supportive, rewarding environment for student interns. Here are just a few of the highlights. Please contact us directly for a complete Student Placement Manual and click here for the application (
15KB PDF).
We believe in the importance of practical experience in preparing students to assume jobs in the recreation or leisure service field and in preparation for TR Certification. This program is designed to maximize student involvement in agency operations on three levels: agency organization and administration, agency program operations, and working knowledge of specific areas of programming. The program is a contractual arrangement between the DPRCR, the Educational Institution and the Student Intern.
Purpose
- Provide students an opportunity for practical experience in a setting which is providing established professional Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Services commensurate with the student's educational level, previous experience and professional goals.
- Provide students an opportunity to learn the working aspects of a selected setting equivalent to his/her educational expectations. To experience the delivery of TR services in one or more roles (e.g. leadership, participant intervention, documentation, evaluation, and administration).
Supervision
The TR/PI Office has several Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) employed year round. Overall supervision is provided by the Therapeutic Recreation/Prevention Intervention Program Manager who is a CTRS. Daily supervision is provided by a certified TR Programmer, and with whom the intern has the primary program assignments. Interns are required to meet biweekly with their supervisor. Meet our Therapeutic Recreation staff!
Placement
- There must be a current signed agreement between the educational institution and DPRCR
- Up to two students per term
- Year round junior and senior internships available
- Application needs to be completed and submitted at least two months in advance of start date
- Student will complete an interview similar to that of a permanent position
- Acceptance will be coordinated by educational coordinator and program supervisor
Deadlines for Application
Fall Internship: July 1
Spring Internship: October 1
Summer Internship: March 1
Please contact Becky Suttell at 703-228-4741 for more information.
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Therapeutic Recreation Services
Langston-Brown Community Center
2121 North Culpeper Street
Arlington, Virginia 22207
703-228-4740 Phone
703-228-4743 TTY
703-228-4757 Fax
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