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Data Validation Intern

22plus
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About Us:

Our Mission

At 22plus, we are creating a world where adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) thrive.

We work alongside individuals, families, and caregivers, prioritizing listening first, then building solutions together. Our mission is to ensure adults with IDD have access to the tools, services, and community support needed to live joyful, meaningful, and independent lives.

 

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Validation & Research Intern to support the expansion and accuracy of our national resource directory for adults with IDD.

This role combines research, data verification, and community outreach. Interns will identify, verify, and organize essential resources across assigned U.S. states and regions, ensuring families have access to clear, reliable, and up-to-date information.

This position is ideal for students interested in nonprofit leadership, public health, disability advocacy, social impact, research, or data systems.

Please note: This is an unpaid opportunity. The internship may be eligible for academic credit (please confirm with your academic advisor).

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research & Data Collection
  • Research programs and services available to adults with IDD in assigned regions
  • Input findings into organizational databases with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Identify service gaps and opportunities for innovative support

 

  • Data Validation & Quality Assurance
  • Review existing resource listings for accuracy and completeness
  • Contact organizations via phone and email to verify program details
  • Follow up as needed to ensure information remains current

 

  • Outreach & Community Engagement
  • Build relationships with local and regional organizations
  • Learn about their services and explore opportunities for collaboration

 

Qualifications:

We are looking for individuals who are:

  • Detail-oriented and comfortable working with structured data
  • Strong researchers with the ability to synthesize information clearly
  • Organized and self-motivated
  • Comfortable conducting professional outreach via phone and email
  • Passionate about improving access to information for the IDD community

 

Commitment:

  • Duration: March–June 2026
  • Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week
  • Format: Fully remote
  • Schedule: Flexible, with one required weekly team meeting (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 5:00 PM; exact day confirmed prior to start)

 

Academic Backgrounds Encouraged to Apply

We welcome students and collaborators in:

  • Nonprofit Management
  • Data Science or Survey Research
  • Business Administration or Economics
  • Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Social Work
  • Public Health
  • Therapy & Health Sciences

 

How to Apply

Here’s how to begin your journey with 22plus:

  • Review the time commitment to ensure availability.
  • Complete our Volunteer Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4_euL5XmufQf4LNDCahEVUjm51eYpKff_sb3Lr-tRnN9CKw/viewform?usp=header
  • Selected applicants will be contacted with next steps.