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EIN: 20-3380456
CFC #92397

1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20010

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Intern With Us

Summer or Fall Interns! Apply below.

Interested in supporting Playtime beyond volunteering? Become a Playtime Program Intern! Our interns work on-site at our weekly and monthly programs, supporting children experiencing family homelessness through the power of trauma-informed play. Interns get the opportunity to develop their skills working with youth ages 6 months-14 years old while learning about trauma-informed care and what it takes to run programs for youth. In addition to working on site during programs, they work with our dedicated program team to learn about data tracking, curriculum development, and more! Interns also have opportunities to work with staff beyond our program team in areas such as social media, design, and more.

Our internship cohorts typically run seasonally, with Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer cohorts. Interested interns can submit an application below, and should hear back within a week or two from our team about next steps. When possible, we work to customize your work plan to any requirements from your internship program, including hours, projects, and more. It is our belief that an internship should be a mutually beneficial relationship with our interns gaining valuable experience during their time with us; don't worry, you won't just be doing our grunt work!

Summer or Fall Interns! If you are interested in interning with Playtime, please fill out the application below. We will accept interns on a rolling basis. If you are looking for a summer internship, please email nicolien@playtimeproject.org to be added to an email list to receive more information when that application is posted.

Please note: Internships are unpaid, with interns reimbursed for work-related travel.

Playtime Internship Application
First Name *
Last Name *
Which internship placement(s) are you interested in?
Please tell us about your relevant experience, including working with low-income Black, Latinx, and/or immigrant youth; youth experiencing homelessness; or youth programming.
Please tell us about your goals/hopes for this internship:
If seeking this internship for college credit/requirement, please share more about the requirements of your program, including hours, projects, etc.:
For this internship term, we are prioritizing folks in the following categories. Please check any that apply:

Our impact in 2023

Thanks to the support of generous staff, volunteers, and donors, Playtime made a huge impact in 2023.

  • Children Served

    487

  • PlayKits Delivered

    320

  • Back-to-School Backpacks Distributed

    280

  • Holiday Wish Lists Fulfilled

    132

Playtime Project

EIN: 20-3380456
CFC #92397

1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20010
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