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Internships & Observation

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Student Opportunities

We understand to meet certain criteria for a class, students may be required to complete observation hours. We are happy and willing to share our work at Turnstone with you so you can gain a better understanding of the value of working with individuals with disabilities.

Observation is available within any program area of Turnstone with appropriate planning. Observation times may be scheduled through the volunteer coordinator at least two weeks in advance. Individuals can observe a maximum of 6 hours and if more time is needed the volunteer application process including background check must be completed.

Application Deadlines:
Winter/Spring Internship : October 1st
Summer Internship: February 1st
Fall Internship: June 1st
(Decisions may be made before deadline)


Undergraduate/Graduate Internships & Clinical Rotations

Turnstone offers undergraduate and graduate student experiences in Special Education, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, Social Work, Finance, Marketing, Insurance Billing, Development/Fundraising, and related fields.


High School Internships

Turnstone can offer to high school students an overview of a wide range of career opportunities working with people with disabilities including:

  • Adult Day Services-activities, groups, crafts
  • Kimbrough Early Learning Center – Childcare / Special Education
  • Therapy – Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy (Students will complete tasks for therapy services with a Therapy Aide, and will have the opportunity to observe therapy sessions)
  • Human Services – Social Work, Counseling
  • Adaptive Sports & Recreation – Groups, Games, Sports, Adaptive Recreation
  • Health & Wellness – Fitness, Exercise Science
  • RN/ LPN – Nursing
  • Support & Admin Services – Accounting, Reception, Marketing, Fundraising, Janitorial


*High School coordinator will need to contact Beth Moody to set up an understanding between the school and Turnstone.

*Please note that all internships are unpaid.


In compliance with government guidelines and Turnstone’s infection control policy, anyone involved in providing services or interacting with our clients on a professional basis must provide appropriate medical documentation. This involves all employees, volunteers, student internships or observations, and coaches. Details will be provided specific to each person's scheduled experience.

"I thought I understood development as I have two children, but being able to see each classroom, the milestones all made sense to me.”

Observation Student University of Saint Francis
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That’s why I chose to be an intern with Turnstone...I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, so I knew that if I did work-based learning...I could figure out what I wanted to do and what was the best setting for me.

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Beth Moody
Technology Support & Volunteer Coordinator