Recreation Therapy InternAt — Abilitypath
Opportunity Summary
AbilityPath is a non-profit for individuals with Developmental disabilities. Students will have the opportunity to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for participants, both on-site and in the community. Program interventions include: physical fitness, creative and performing arts, cooking, journaling, science, and more!
Posted by 10/30/25
Opportunity Learning Outcomes
- Apply academic knowledge to real-world tasks and challenges.
- Develop effective communication skills in a professional setting.
- Strengthen time management and organizational abilities.
- Gain experience in working collaboratively within a team.
- Acquire hands-on experience with industry-specific tools, software, or procedures.
- Understand workflows, processes, and responsibilities relevant to the field.
- Clarify career goals by experiencing a professional work environment.
- Build a professional network by connecting with mentors, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Develop a strong understanding of workplace culture and expectations.
- Practice decision-making in real-life work situations.
- Analyze problems, propose solutions, and reflect on outcomes.
- Develop adaptability in response to new challenges and tasks.
- Recognize how your role and organization contribute to the community or public good.
- Reflect on ethical and societal implications of the work you're involved in.
- Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement.
- Set learning goals and reflect regularly on progress
- Increase confidence in navigating professional and interpersonal dynamics.
Opportunity Training
AbilityPath has an intensive 3 week training program for our new hires. The first 3 days are with HR and doing trainings. The next few weeks are shadowing programs, pairing up with other recreation therapists and learning from them. They will also be a part of our recreation therapy team meetings to help prepare them for their responsibilities.
Compensation Details
| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Pay | bi-weekly | 18.5 | an hour | Yes |
Opportunity Application Instructions
Student Training or Experience Needed
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with a broad, cross-section of people representative of the Bay Area.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy with a broad, cross-section of people representative of the Bay Area.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to prioritize and handle simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated and self-directed.
- Ability to review and learn materials provided.
- Ability to spend extended periods of time standing / walking.
- Comfortable leading activities or public speaking.
Program
Center for Community Engagement
Internships
Location Type
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location
Redwood City, CA
United StatesExpected Hours
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 20 | hours per week |
Students required to have a personal vehicle
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation
Yes
Opportunity Availability
Ongoing