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Twin Group - Work and Volunteer Abroad

2nd Floor, 67-71 Lewisham High Street
London, Lewisham SE13 5JX
England
Phone: +44 (0)20 8297 1132, +44 20 8297 0041
Fax: +44 (0)20 8297 0984

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Children with Disabilities South Africa

  South Africa
  • Cape Town: 
  • Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: 1st Monday of each month

Description: The home is the largest of its kind in the Western Cape and currently supports approximately 90 residents.

Through providing an integrated service of stimulated care, the aim is to develop the children's capacity as individuals while empowering them and their families within the greater community. The residents receive specialized care from suitably qualified physiotherapists and nursing and occupational therapy staff and receive regular attention by medical practitioners.

Children with Disabilities South Africa

Highlights: After arrival at Cape Town International airport, you will be met and taken to your accommodation. An initial induction will provide you with all the necessary information for living in Cape Town after which, you'll be introduced to the project.

There is a daily programme that aims to improve quality of life for the residents through stimulation in all their developmental domains including: physical, social, emotional, communication, cognitive and sensory. In addition to supporting the children, the parents also receive support and guidance through group and one-on-one sessions.

Along with the full-time staff, all volunteers receive on-going training to ensure their continuous professional development. Volunteers boost the ratio so that each resident can receive more attention. Your main duties include:

* Assisting with the stimulation programme and feeding the children
* Working with the nurses and medical staff
* Assisting physiotherapists with massage of the residents
* Singing, painting and playing simple games with the children
* Arranging and accompanying the children on outings
* Assisting in the fundraising department
* Helping out in the kitchen
* There are also plenty of opportunities to develop your own projects, such as initiating a 'dream room'

Please be flexible with the working hours; a typical weekly schedule may be Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm

Qualifications:
- Minimum age 18 yrs.
- Volunteers who have qualifications or experience of working with children with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and severe physical disablement are welcomed.
- If you have little or no experience of working with children with disabilities, there is still an important role for you to play at the home.
- Emotional maturity is essential.
- International volunteers are welcome.

Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: From 860 GBP

Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • Pre-departure orientation/Training
  • Written materials abroad
  • Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
  • childcare/children
  • community centers
  • community development
  • community health
  • disability issues
  • education
  • health care
  • orphans
  • social services, social work
  • volunteering
  • youth

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Other
  • Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Alumni Network
  • Job and Internship Network

Twin Group - Work and Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality and the best value services to students, clients, suppliers, agents and partners in the worldwide delivery of language courses, travel, training and employment services.

Year Founded: 1993

 



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