About the role#
This internship supports individualized and group therapeutic recreation services for campus-based programs. Interns work alongside program staff to organize and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure activities for youth. This is an unpaid position intended for academic credit, requiring a minimum 100-hour commitment unless otherwise specified by an academic contract.
What you'll do#
- Support therapeutic recreation services for campus-based programs.
- Organize and facilitate intramural, recreational, and leisure time activities for youth.
- Attend a mandatory orientation and training session at the start of the internship.
- Maintain professional standards in attire and conduct.
- Complete goals as outlined by your college and assigned site supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Good academic standing at an accredited academic institution.
- Ability to integrate into a team and work with families with diverse needs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, maturity, and self-motivation.
- An established contract with your academic institution.
Location & details#
- Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Unpaid.
About Canopy Children's Solutions
Canopy Children's Solutions provides behavioral health, educational, and family support services. Founded in 1912, the organization operates across all 82 counties in Mississippi. It serves children and families through programs including therapeutic foster care, outpatient therapy, and psychiatric residential treatment. The nonprofit is based in Jackson and employs over 300 staff members.
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