Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

Kernersville Parks & Recreation offers internship opportunities to provide a professional learning opportunity through meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. We provide the student with an environment for career exploration and development. Hosting interns also allows us to bring new ideas and energy into the workplace, offer guidance about the current workforce and build a connection for future employees.

We also love involving citizen through the use of volunteering. Our special events and parks improvements projects rely heavily on the assistance of volunteers. There are many opportunities for individuals, groups, students and businesses to invest in the community.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are opportunities through serving on our Recreation Advisory Board, Special Events, Community Service Programs, Cleanup Projects, and more.

If you are interest in volunteering with the Parks & Recreation Department, please fill out the Volunteer Form and if you have any questions feel free to contact us at 336-996-3062.

Event Opportunities Overview

•Honeybee Festival – August

•Haunted Movie Night – October

•Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – December

Program Opportunities Overview

•Challenger League Coaches

•New Program Proposal

Internship Opportunities

Internships can consist of a part-time or full-time schedule, clerical or administrative duties in conjunction with division specific task. Internships are unpaid. We will work with you and adapt your schedule to offer exposure to the elements of your field of study that you want to truly learn about – no two internships are the same!

Community Recreation

Interns will be exposed to a wide variety of programs and events for the Kernersville Community. These programs & events can range from community concerts/movies, holiday-specific events, festivals, fitness programs, art programs & more.  Students will receive hands-on experience in the community recreation setting working alongside our Recreation Superintendent in assisting with day to day operations as well as contributing new program ideas to be planned for our new Recreation Center in 2025.

Therapeutic Recreation

Interns will work with a CTRS/LRT and gain hands-on internship experience in recreation therapy within a community setting. This internship will offer the opportunity to become more familiar with the APIED process used by recreation therapists in practice and provide a chance for the intern to develop an in-service presentation on a desired area of service in recreation therapy and present to department employees at the conclusion of their internship.

Internship Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Complete a Town of Kernersville application
• Able to pass background check and drug test
• Have a valid driver license and/or reliable transportation

How to Apply

Applications shall be submitted according to the timeline below to allow sufficient time for the hiring process. If a deadline has passed, there are no guarantees that an internship opportunity can be fulfilled.

Community Recreation Application Timeline:

Therapeutic Recreation Application Timeline:
Internship availability may vary**

Questions?

Contact internship coordinators with additional questions:

Community Recreation Internships – Cady Ray, CPRP Recreation Superintendent EMAIL

Therapeutic Recreation Internships – Emily Crisco, MS, LRT, CTRS Adaptive and Inclusion Coordinator EMAIL