Internship Program

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Role of Interns

Interns are an essential part of The Children’s Room’s programmatic work. Working alongside experienced staff and trained facilitators, interns:

  • Co-facilitate peer support groups for children and teens
  • Participate in monthly programming for families and teens
  • Help plan, prepare, and support group activities
  • Attend a monthly didactic and experiential seminar with fellow interns to deepen learning and reflective practice

This internship offers hands-on experience in bereavement support, group facilitation, and trauma-informed practice in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Children’s Room provides Peer Support Groups for children and teens who are grieving the death of a parent, caregiver, or sibling. Our groups offer a safe, welcoming, and community-based space where young people can connect with peers who share a common experience of loss.

Grounded in a peer support and trauma-informed model, our work centers on connection, choice, creativity, and companioning. Through art, play, movement, games, and conversation, children and teens are supported in expressing themselves, sharing their stories, and exploring their grief alongside others who understand.

Our goal is not to “fix” grief, but to honor it by supporting young people as they build resilience, find connection, and experience hope within a caring community.

Internship Requirements & Application Process

The application below is required for The Children’s Room’s 10-month academic internship, which runs from September through mid-June. We welcome graduate and undergraduate students in social work, counseling, psychology, expressive arts, child life, and related disciplines.

To be considered, applicants must submit:

Experience working with children is preferred but not required.

After applications are submitted, TCR staff will contact applicants regarding next steps by February 9, 2026.

Additional Opportunities

If you are not currently a college student but are interested in getting involved with TCR, we invite you to explore our volunteer opportunities or reach out to us directly.

For questions or additional information, please email info@childrensroom.org.