PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP IN MADURAI
INDIA
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A unique opportunity to work closely
with children of varying disabilities on our physiotherapy project in
India. You'll work as an assistant to the existing physiotherapist helping her
treat the children. The centre is dedicated to helping the children
obtain the best quality of life possible. They are passionate and
enthusiastic and are very eager to share their knowledge and time with
you.
This is a great way to observe experts in your field and learn
how they work in India and you’ll get a wonderful sense of achievement
from helping these great children. The experience you gain will be an
excellent entry on your CV or Résumé as well as being invaluable to you
in the future.
PLACEMENT OVERVIEW
Location: Madurai
Start dates: Available all year round, you choose
your start date Duration:
From 2 weeks to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements
Requirements:
No qualifications required.
Compensation: Unpaid Price:
£995 for 2 weeks, ranging to £2,095
for 12 weeks. Full Price List
and other Currencies
What's included: ►Arranging
the internship,
►Full pre-departure support and assistance,
►Payment Protection insurance
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding lunch)
►Meeting you at the nearest Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Transport to and from your project
►In-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency support
►Certificate of Completion.
What's not included:
Flights, travel insurance, cost of visa,
return transfer to the airport.
The institute we work with was established in 1970 by Dr and Mrs Mary
Thangaraj who believed that every child born into this world, irrespective
of the conditions of their birth, have the right to live with self and human
dignity. A lot of the children come from very underprivileged families, and
so the love and care you can give them is even more important.
The school has recently constructed a large physiotherapy unit with modern
equipment. Approximately 180 children attend the school and they also have
an early intervention centre for children less than 6 years of age.
Physiotherapy is given to children with cerebral palsy and physical
disabilities; intended to strengthen muscle power, improve mobility in the
joints and to help reduce pain.
The children who attend the physiotherapy unit have a tailor made programme
to suit their individual needs. For the younger children, the mother or
grandmother will also attend to understand the needs of their child and help
them practice these exercises when they are at home.
The physiotherapy lab has some great facilities including balancing bars,
treadmills, weights, rowing machine, cycles, parallel bars and Swiss balls.
The children also undergo electrotherapy.
WORK CONTENT
You'll work as an assistant to the existing physiotherapist helping her
treat the children. The centre is dedicated to helping the children
obtain the best quality of life possible. They are passionate and
enthusiastic and are very eager to share their knowledge and time with
you.
Your supervisor is qualified in physiotherapy and speaks excellent
English. The school is looking for people with a background or interest
in physiotherapy to assist them with their daily work. You will most
likely be asked to assist and shadow the physiotherapist while they work
with the children. If you have experience in physiotherapy or are
qualified, you will be given more hands-on work.
Requirements:
You do not need any qualifications to apply for a physiotherapy
placement, although you will need to have an interest in physiotherapy
or studying towards a physiotherapy degree or related subject.
We do ask, however, that you are self motivated, have an abundance of
enthusiasm, show
high levels of initiative and be capable of working independently, where
necessary, to help you make the most of this wonderful opportunity!
An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
beautiful India and it's fascinating culture.
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS
PROJECT:
1-Week Intensive Tamil Language Course prior to starting your
project. Learning a little Tamil will enhance your time in India
immeasurably, as you’ll find out things about the culture and the
way of life that someone without language skills simply wouldn’t
have access to!
Tamil Language Lessons with a private tutor taken at the same
time as your main project. Courses range in length to suit your
needs.
Yoga
and Meditation Lessons: You have the choice of combining the two
or focussing on Yoga on its own. These courses vary in length to be
done as an optional extra to your main project. Start the day with
yoga and meditation – it’ll set you up for the day!
Cookery Courses: Cooking is an institution in India. If you’d
like to learn how to cook some of the mouth-watering dishes this is
the perfect way to do it; you’ll be able to choose from an extensive
choice of recipes, visit the market to purchase the fresh produce
and then learn how to cook the south Indian style food with your own
private chef! Again, this activity runs concurrently with your main
project.
Your accommodation could comprise of either staying with a host family or
living in a Travellers flat. In either accommodation you may share a room
with another Travellers volunteer. The accommodation you’ll be allocated to
will depend on which project you’re doing and the number of volunteers there
at the same time as you. However, if you have a preference for either a host
family or staying in a flat, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Host Family
For a complete Indian experience we can arrange for you to stay with one of
wonderful host families. All of our hosts are very welcoming and not only
will be made to feel part of the family you’ll also gain a great insight
into Indian culture and customs. Many of our volunteers remain friends with
their host families long after they leave India and in some cases they
return to the country later especially to visit their family.
You may share a room with one other volunteer; and you may have an en-suite
western style bathroom. Most of the showers in our host accommodation are
cold water only – however your hosts will boil water for you.
All of our host family houses are close together and just a few minutes’
walk away from internet cafes, banks and snack shops and just a short auto
ride into the centre of town. Our staff in Madurai also lives close-by.
Food: Breakfast and dinner will be provided and prepared
for you by the family and is mainly local fare allowing you to taste a
varied selection of delicious south Indian dishes and exotic fruits. You
will need to make provision for your own lunch.
Volunteer Flat
Our volunteer flat is situated close to all our host families. This option
gives you the chance to live within the local community whilst at the same
time retaining your independence. This newly built flat is very modern,
spacious, light and airy. It has a well kitted out kitchen and large lounge
area with satellite TV, DVD and a good selection of DVDs for your
entertainment. There is also a balcony on which to relax with a cool drink
and a book and gets a wonderfully refreshing evening breeze to keep you
cool!
You will be provided with a food budget giving you the option to either cook
for yourself or sample the local restaurants. Eating out is extremely cheap
in Madurai. You’ll be able to sample excellent south Indian Thali’s and
Dosa’s. There are two supermarkets within walking distance of the flat
selling everything from groceries to clothes and also a well stocked fruit
and vegetable department. Many of the hotels in town have roof top
restaurants offering incredible views across the town with the dramatic Sri
Meenakshi Temple silhouetted on the skyline. Most restaurants are good
quality and you can sample north as well as south Indian dishes along with a
small selection of western food. Vegetarian food is in abundance! Bakeries
and snack shops are on every street and you must try the delicious fruit;
there is so much choice; mango, pineapple, water melon, custard apples and
jack fruit make a very refreshing option and coconut water is also
delicious.
TRAVEL:
To read about Travel arrangements and what happens when you
arrive in your new country, please
click here.
Support & Backup:
To read about the excellentSupport
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
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