Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

The Family & Community Outreach Intern will play a key role in strengthening GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati’s connections with families, volunteers, and the broader community. This position is ideal for students who are passionate about inclusion, advocacy, and nonprofit work. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, and nonprofit program delivery while directly supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating community engagement events and outreach programs.

Conduct outreach efforts to build relationships with families, local organizations, and community partners.

Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of Playhouse Ambassadors (adult self-advocates representing GiGi’s in the community).

Serve as a voice and representative of the Playhouse at outreach events and community engagements.

Perform light office/clerical work as needed.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

Must be able to commit to the full duration of the internship. (October 2025-July 2026)

18 years of age or older.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities, nonprofits, or community engagement (preferred but not required).

Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Availability for flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience in community engagement, advocacy, and nonprofit operations.

Develop leadership, communication, and event-planning skills.

Flexible work schedule, with opportunities for remote work.

Be part of a mission-driven organization that promotes acceptance for all.

GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati is looking for dedicated UC students to serve as 1:1 literacy tutors for individuals with Down syndrome. Reading is more than just a skill—it’s a key to independence, inclusion, and lifelong learning. But here’s the challenge: we can only match about 50% of our participants due to a shortage of volunteers. You can help change that.

As a tutor, you’ll be paired with one student and commit to just one hour a week for 10–15 weeks. We’ll provide all the training and materials you need, tailored to how individuals with Down syndrome learn best. You’ll use a proven, research-based approach that focuses on comprehension, speech, memory, and most importantly—confidence.

Why volunteer?

Make a direct impact by helping someone reach their full potential

Flexible schedule—just one hour per week at a time that works best for YOU!

Gain experience with multi-sensory and evidence-based instruction

Build meaningful relationships and grow as a communicator and educator

Benefits for learners include:

Increased confidence and self-esteem

Improved communication and social interaction

Stronger speech and language development

Greater inclusion at school and in the community

Program Highlights:

Students as young as 3 years old can participate

Weekly sessions are 45–60 minutes

All books and materials are customized to each learner’s level and interests

This is a great opportunity for future educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, or anyone passionate about literacy, inclusion, and making a difference!

Please enroll as a tutor here: Literacy Tutor Application