Interns: Assistant Group Leaders, Nature to Nurture

Posted by on July 23, 2012

Internship Opportunity

Assistant Group Leaders
(up to 6 interns)

Timeline: September – November 2012

Program:  Nature to Nurture, a new nature and creative arts program with a therapeutic focus, is designed to build respect, resiliency and resourcefulness in children, ages 8 to 10.  The program will be offered one or two afternoons a week, for 3 hours for 6 weeks, to children in separate gender groups in the Abbottsford – East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Program goals include teaching children to adopt positive attitudes toward nature through healthy nature-based activities, such as sitting silently in nature, working in teams, and setting goals.

Qualifications: The ideal intern will be a graduate student majoring in counseling/social work field, public health or creative arts therapy and has some experience in group process, child development, nature and/or creative arts.  Must have current or be able to obtain child abuse and criminal record clearances from PA and the FBI.

Responsibilities of Interns:
·     Travel to the Abbottsford-East Falls Community in Philadelphia and be onsite from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during weekly sessions (days of the week to be determined).
·     Assist and receive direction from the Lead Therapist with one to two groups of same-sex children, up to 12 in a group or 24 total, in structured activities, including writing, hiking, discussions, and physical activities.
·     Escort children from meeting site to the local park with the Lead Therapist.  Interns must be able to walk/hike/roll up to one hour during the sessions.
·     Have excellent written communications and assist with taking notes during sessions for use by the evaluator.
·     Conduct outreach and marketing of the program to other organizations, including schools, nonprofits, health centers, as needed, through written and oral presentations.
·     Feel comfortable with racial/cultural differences and children experiencing difficulty with self-regulation, respect or attention.
·     Must be punctual for sessions and related program meetings.

This is a non-paid internship.

Resumes and serious inquiries should be sent to Nature2Nurture@PSRphila.org with the subject line as N2N Internship. All will be acknowledged within 10 business days.  Resumes must be received by August 15, 2012 via email.  No phone calls will be accepted.

PSR Philadelphia is a public health nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote social responsibility by protecting our health, environment and communities through education, advocacy and research.