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Mental Health & Special Needs Care Volunteers

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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...

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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

Locations
  • Cochin, India
  • Kerala, India
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Counseling
  • English Teaching
  • Social Work
  • Special Needs
  • Teaching
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

2

Communication with staff was nice

November 05, 2019by: Haley van den BurgProgram: Mental Health & Special Needs Care Volunteers
10

I 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 Volunteers
10

Dear 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

Duration:
  • 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

Program Cost Includes

  • Some Accommodation
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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