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Volunteer or Intern

CompanyADAPT Community Network
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Volunteers and interns will assist in various programs, including adult recreation, day programs, and administrative tasks. They will engage with individuals through activities like teaching, socializing, and skill-building.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
779
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
ADAPT Community Network is the leading not-for-profit agency and a pioneer in providing programs and services that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. For over 70 years, ADAPT Community Network has created a more inclusive world for New York City children and adults with a variety of challenges. ADAPT Community Network’s breadth of over 100 comprehensive programs include education, health, technology, residential, and recreational services for thousands of individuals and families annually. Our programs are delivered by thousands of trained and dedicated staff, including a number of employees who have disabilities themselves. Our Mission Empowering people through innovative solutions one person at a time.
About the Role

Description

Volunteering is a wonderful way to help others, build relationships, and give back to the community. Our volunteers bring an array of unique talents and beneficial skills to our programs, fundraisers, and administrative offices. Whether reading to preschoolers, playing music with adults or helping us with special events, volunteers at ADAPT are a vital component to our success. If you are patient, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful commitment, we welcome you to share that special side of yourself with the people that we support. 


Program Support Volunteer

Work with our adult recreation program (Evenings & Weekends), adult day programs, adult residential group homes (evenings & weekends) or as an administrative office assistant (Office Hours).

  • Bring your talent to the table! Teach a cooking class
  • Read aloud, play an instrument or sing a song
  • Bring your certified therapy pet in for a visit
  • Grab a bite and a movie with one of our individuals
  • Assist out individuals with skill building such as playing a game
  • Assist in communication and socialization skills with engaging conversation
  • Take a day trip to the zoo; go bowling, to a festival, a feast or a fair
  • Cheer for your favorite team at a sporting event or see a show
  • Help to have our individuals included within the community- volunteer together
  • Feeling artsy? Crafts or a painting class is always a great way to spend a day
  • Assist our staff with administrative skills such as filing and data entry, cleaning, organizing, etc.

Internships

ADAPT Community Network is committed to developing and delivering innovative career readiness programming for students to foster mutually beneficial relationships that address the needs of an ever changing and diverse workforce. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields. The people we support, and our staff can help create a positive internship experience for all.

Internship opportunities are available for college credit in health and human service areas, as well as other related fields. 


Requirements

  • Volunteering and Internship opportunities are available in several locations throughout all five boroughs. Volunteers must be 18 or older (or 16 with working papers) in order to take part in our Program. 
  • Volunteers and Interns who will spend any unsupervised time with the people supported must be fingerprinted. 
  • All volunteer’s and Intern’s references are verified, and their background is checked against the State Central Registry and the Justice Center.
  • Interns or Volunteers with direct contact with people supported must have a current completed physical that includes a recent Tuberculosis test (PPD). 


For more information contact: 

Mark Heffner

212-683-6700, x1945

mheffner@adaptcommunitynetwork.org


Note: These volunteer and internship opportunities are unpaid. 

Key Skills
CompassionPatienceCommunicationSocializationSkill BuildingArtsCraftsCookingMusicReadingOrganizingData EntryAdministrative SkillsTeamworkCommunity EngagementVolunteerism
Categories
Social ServicesEducationHealthcareCreative & MediaSports & Recreation