The Therapeutic Recreation Division provides a training site for internships in the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Students who are interested in a community-based TR program can contact Kerri E. Good, TR Manager at 704.527.0237 or email Kerri.Good@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
Download the Therapeutic Division Internship Manual (PDF file, 490kb)
About the Therapeutic Recreation Division
The Therapeutic Recreation Division of MCPRD is one of the largest community-based TR programs in the state of North Carolina. The TR Division currently employs 18 full-time professional staff, including 11 CTRS's. The TR Division provides leisure and recreation activities for a variety of populations through two sections: the Special Populations section and the Select Populations section.
The Special Populations section consists entirely of CTRS's, and focuses its efforts on citizens who have disabilities. Some of the diagnoses addressed by the Special Populations section include:
The Select Populations section consists of professional staff, including CTRS's as well as staff with advanced degrees and/or specialized training and skills. The Select Populations section coordinates activities for citizens with cultural or economic barriers to a full leisure lifestyle. Focus areas include:
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Procedures for Applying
Students interested in applying for an internship must submit a completed application form, resume, cover letter and three letters of reference to:
Therapeutic Recreation Division Internship Program
Attention: Kerri Good, LRT/CTRS
2219 Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Inquiries via e-mail: Kerri.Good@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Applications will be accepted during the following timelines:
Internship beginning in January: Application deadline October 31
Internship beginning in May: Application deadline February 28
Internship beginning in August: Application deadline May 31
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