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Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru
Become part of this incredible project abroad if you have a background in special needs. For 4–12 weeks or longer, you will gain practical experience while helping children with disabilities. The placement is in a special education center in Cusco that hosts around 75 kids and individuals between 5 and 35 years old. You will deal with a range of impairments and disabilities—intellectual, mental, p...
Become part of this incredible project abroad if you have a background in special needs. For 4–12 weeks or longer, you will gain practical experience while helping children with disabilities. The placement is in a special education center in Cusco that hosts around 75 kids and individuals between 5 and 35 years old. You will deal with a range of impairments and disabilities—intellectual, mental, physical, and communication, amongst others. The center’s staff comprises qualified professionals in a range of fields, including social, psychology, and physiotherapy. You will assist in their daily tasks as well as help the patients in all capacity, from living their daily life to improving their psychomotor skills. Depending on your skills and interests, you can also contribute to the center’...
Program Highlights
Contribute to the initiatives of a center that caters to children and individuals with disabilities.
Learn about the challenges facing a third world country, especially in dealing with patients with special needs.
Stay with a local family to fully immerse yourself in Peruvian culture and traditions.
Have the lifetime opportunity to visit Machu Picchu, either by taking the train for four hours or trekking for 4 days along the Inca Trail.
Spend your spare time and weekends enjoying activities like touring Cusco, exploring Inca Ruins, or visiting the traditional Indian market at Pisac.
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Quick Details
- Cusco, Peru
- 1-3 Months
- Education
- Health Administration
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
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Program Details
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Locations
- Cusco, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Education
- Health Administration
Availability
Years Offered: 2023, 2024
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Become part of this incredible project abroad if you have a background in special needs. For 4–12 weeks or longer, you will gain practical experience while helping children with disabilities. The placement is in a special education center in Cusco that hosts around 75 kids and individuals between 5 and 35 years old. You will deal with a range of impairments and disabilities—intellectual, mental, physical, and communication, amongst others. The center’s staff comprises qualified professionals in a range of fields, including social, psychology, and physiotherapy. You will assist in their daily tasks as well as help the patients in all capacity, from living their daily life to improving their psychomotor skills. Depending on your skills and interests, you can also contribute to the center’...
Kaya Responsible Travel
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Ready to Learn More?
Become part of this incredible project abroad if you have a background in special needs. For 4–12 weeks or longer, you will gain practical experience while helping children with disabilities. The placement is in a special education center in Cusco that hosts around 75 kids and individuals between 5 and 35 years old. You will deal with a range of impairments and disabilities—intellectual, mental, physical, and communication, amongst others. The center’s staff comprises qualified professionals in a range of fields, including social, psychology, and physiotherapy. You will assist in their daily tasks as well as help the patients in all capacity, from living their daily life to improving their psychomotor skills. Depending on your skills and interests, you can also contribute to the center’...
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