Intern at Playtime Project!
Interested in supporting Playtime beyond volunteering? Playtime now offers Program, Volunteer, and Administrative internships! All internship tracks give students and emerging professionals the opportunity to support children and families experiencing housing insecurity while gaining hands-on, mission-driven nonprofit experience.
Program Internships
Program Interns work directly on-site at our weekly and monthly programs, supporting children ages 6 months–14 years old through the power of trauma-informed play. Interns also assist with curriculum development, data tracking, and special projects alongside our program team. These internships are ideal for individuals interested in youth development, education, social work, or trauma-informed care.
Volunteer Department Internships
Volunteer Department Interns support the coordination and engagement of Playtime’s volunteer community. Interns help with volunteer onboarding, scheduling, communications, appreciation initiatives, and data systems that keep more than 200 volunteers connected and equipped. This internship is ideal for those interested in nonprofit management, volunteer management, human resources, or community engagement.
Administrative Internships
Administrative Interns support Playtime behind the scenes with tasks such as office management and operations, communications, research, and organizational logistics. Interns gain hands-on experience with nonprofit administration and learn the inner workings of a small but high-impact organization.
General Internship Structure
Our internship cohorts typically run seasonally: Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer, with flexible scheduling. Interested interns can apply below and should hear back within 1–2 weeks. When possible, we customize interns’ work plans to meet Playtime requirements, including hours and project expectations.
We view internships as mutually beneficial learning partnerships. Interns will gain meaningful, skill-building experience – you won’t just be completing busywork!
Application and Placement
Playtime accepts interns on a rolling basis. If you are looking for updates about future internship cycles, complete the intern application and email volunteer@playtimeproject.org to be added to our internship interest list.
Please note: Internships are unpaid. Interns may be reimbursed for approved work-related travel.
