QUESTION 13 OF 35

What are you passionate about?

The interviewer wants to hear why you are passionate about working as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and what motivates you the most. It may be that you love seeing patients improve with therapy, you enjoy creating treatment plans with various activities, or you get excited when you see patients become more socially active. Describe an activity, skill, hobby, or idea that you are passionate about, explain why you are passionate about it and how you have pursued this passion, and relate it to the job of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

"I am passionate about my volunteer work with the Special Olympics. I have a little brother with Downs Syndrome and began volunteering with the Olympics when I was thirteen years old, and my brother started competing. I am passionate about the Special Olympics because of the joy and excitement it brings to the competitors' faces and the friendships it creates. This passion is what led me to become a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and I cannot think of a better career choice."

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