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Mental Health & Special Needs Care Volunteers
Disability among children often hinders full participation in activities, even in everyday family interaction. This creates barriers in development and growth, as well as leads to negative attitude and social stigma generally witnessed in less-educated communities. You can help address such issues by participating in our psychology work in South India. This program focuses on caring for kids wi...
Disability among children often hinders full participation in activities, even in everyday family interaction. This creates barriers in development and growth, as well as leads to negative attitude and social stigma generally witnessed in less-educated communities. You can help address such issues by participating in our psychology work in South India. This program focuses on caring for kids with disability and working closely with their families. It looks into the lack of education and understanding, tackling ignorance head on while providing psychological support to involved children and their families. The placement will be in Kerala, where you will work in a special needs school and assist teachers in their mission to teach basic skills. Assist with sessions in a multi-sensory room,...
Program Highlights
Experience a rewarding stay in India working with children with special needs.
Support sessions in our newly built sensory room.
Travel throughout the country and discover a rich, fascinating culture.
Broaden your professional and interpersonal skills while helping children who require support.
Volunteer under the mentoring and support of specialist professionals.
Quick Details
- Cochin, India
- Kerala, India
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Counseling
- English Teaching
- Social Work
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- All Nationalities
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Communication with staff was nice
November 05, 2019by: Haley van den BurgProgram: Mental Health & Special Needs Care VolunteersI had an incredible experience volunteering in India. I learned a lot about the special education system and what it is like to live with a disability in India, and the VJ staff was super supportive and helpful in creating effective lesson plans. I am so grateful for this experience. The house was beautiful and provided everything I needed while in India! The food was delicious. I actually don't think I ate anything that I didn't like :) I don't know how I'll survive at home without potato curry and kerala bread. I got to placement quickly and efficiently by tuktuk, however, I wish that transportation was included in the program cost (even if this means increasing the cost). When I was going to placement alone both morning and afternoon, my transportation cost was Ro: 140 per day. The cleaning was perfect, no complaints!. The staff was helpful with all issues, project related or not :) It was easy and affordable to arrange weekend trips! I loved the toddy bar experience. Everything was great and easy to arrange with the staff! Thank you!
Learned so much
November 03, 2019by: Haley van den BurgProgram: Mental Health & Special Needs Care VolunteersDear Ridhi, Geetha, Anju, Aiswarya, and Sheetai, it is difficult to put into words what my four weeks here and all of you have meant to me. Before coming to Kerala, I could not have predicted that I would learn, how much I would grow as a person, all of the delicious food that I would eat, and all of the wonderful people I would meet. I feel so blessed to be supported and led by such a badass team of beautiful women though it all. I can't thank you enough for everything you do to keep programs running smoothly and for making Rainbow House a home away from home for all of us. I can't believe how fast my time here has gone, but I will go home with so many memories of this beautiful place to treasure. I am so grateful for you all and hope that we get to cross paths again.
Program Details
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Locations
- Cochin, India
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Social Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Some Accommodation
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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