Description

This organization provides specialised care for profoundly intellectually and disabled people.

These children need specialised care every minute of their lives. Each child's potential is explored and developed to fulfil their maximum potential in a stimulating environment. By caring for these residents, the centre also provides help and relief to parents and siblings, allowing them to lead more normal lives. The Centre also serves to promote public awareness of their situation, in partnership with families, communities and other role-players, supported by dedicated and motivated staff.

Disabled children need a great deal of physical and mental stimulation and they like to play. This is done with water play, playing with blocks, playing music and singing. Each child also has a development programme. Simple things like picking up a spoon are a major achievement for these children.

Physiotherapy and physical development is very important to exercise and strengthen muscles and is achieved through stretching exercises and using apparatus such as the standing frame.

The centre also provide the base from which students, medical practitioners etc. undertake learning in effort to improve the work and to understand more about the profoundly intellectually disabled person and his/her needs.

This organization located in Cape Town is looking for students who are dedicated to helping disabled children and those in need and would like to make a difference in individuals' lives. They are looking for students and volunteers in the field of Health, Administration, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology,Marketing, Social work, Education and Fundraising.

As a Health/Administration student you will work closely with the nursing staff. You will assist in making referrals for patients and writing up reports for these referrals and making the various appointments for the patients with hospitals and other health care practitioners. You will also assist with charting, ie. updating patients files and numerous administration tasks. This internship will provide you with great experience in a health care environment and expose you to all the variables involved in a specialised care home.

Highlights

- Excellent training provided in your field
- Interning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
- We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your host company, organisation or institution.
- We assist you with the visa formalities, insurance and flight bookings.
- We organize an accommodation for you that suits your needs and budget.
- We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
- On arrival you'll get an information folder about Cape Town including important phone numbers, tips and details plus a discount card for several backpackers, bars, restaurants and car hire.
- You will receive a local SIM-card for your cell phone from us.
- We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
- We assist you with renting or purchasing a car.
- You will receive our weekly Newsletter.
- We organise weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all 'Magisters' and friends of Magister.
- If you are interested in traveling we can get you large discounts with well known local tour operators.
- We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Qualifications

- Either studying towards a degree in Health, Marketing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Public Relations or Social Work
- A caring attitude and willingness to work hard
- Good communication skills

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

550

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Magister Student Placement Organisation's Mission Statement

As one of the most established and well known intern and volunteer organizations in Cape Town, Magister's main objective is geared towards the matching and placing of qualified International students and volunteers with dynamic Cape Town based companies and organizations. Magister also caters for the needs of backpacker tourists and newly qualified entrants to the labor market. With our wide network of contacts and range of skills we strive to ensure that your experience abroad remains an unforgettable one. While strengthening foreign ties between South Africa and other countries, Magister offers great value to their students and invests in their personal development and education as well as their careers. By liaising regularly with the students and providing professional advice and individualized services, we aim to ensure the easy set-up, smooth running and successful conclusion of ventures. We encourage the students to get to know one another and establish relationships that will support them throughout their stay in South Africa.

Year Founded

2000