City of Sunnyvale, Department of Library and Recreation Services - Therapeutic Recreation

Organization Description

Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed to enhance the quality of lives of individuals with disabilities through meaningful recreation programs. Programs provide recreation opportunities in a safe, caring and positive environment, create self-confidence through exposure to new recreation opportunities, enhance skills in gross motor and fine motor coordination, social interaction, and self-expression, and foster independence.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling
  • RISK: Students will be asked to drive (in addition to travel to and from site) for this placement.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students are not allowed to take pictures or video.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address 
550 E. Remington Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
A Site Staff with main contact indicated hasn't been created yet. Contact your program for more information.

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Therapeutic Recreation Intern Center for Community Engagement, Internships Ongoing On-site
Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Internships
Organization type 
Arts, Entertainment or Recreation (Government)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Disability, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Consumer or Corporate Services
Hours of operation 

Monday-Friday 8a-5pm Weekend and evening hours will be added when Therapeutic Recreation programs are in session.

Maximum students 
1