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CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY IN AUCKLAND
Assist with severely
disabled children and contribute to their overall development. You’ll help
looking after, caring for and teaching children with Cerebral Palsy in beautiful
New Zealand. This is a challenging yet totally rewarding and inspiring project
where you can really make a difference.
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! Placements may be subject to school terms
(please see dates below). |
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Duration |
From 4
weeks to 1 year, subject to visa requirements.
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| Requirements |
No specific qualifications required, but you should have lots of
patience and enthusiasm to help. |
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Price |
From
£1,395 / US$2,095 for 4 weeks, ranging to £2,475
/ US$3,715 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List and other
Currencies |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support. |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance), Transport to and from your
project, Return transfer to the airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities. You need to be 18 or over to participate in this
project |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The school you'll work with
offers education & therapy for students who are severely disabled with
Cerebral Palsy. Some have physical disabilities, but some have cognitive
potential comparable to chronological age. Many have hi-tech assistive
communication devices.
The school has approximately 63 children in 10 classes, a parent and
baby group, plus a preschool class. They provide specialised programmes
in classrooms with a high teacher-to-pupil ratio and therapy involvement
in all classes. Class teams comprise Teacher, Speech Language Therapist,
Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Teacher Aides.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
New Zealand and you'll learn about the Maori culture that makes
this country so fascinating!-
The enormous satisfaction of also helping disabled children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK CONTENT:
You’ll be working
mainly as a Teaching Aid but also get the opportunity to observe and assist the
various therapists as they work with students and the team of staff to
facilitate student learning. In the classes much of the day is spent on "caring"
activities like:
- Positioning students in standing frame or appropriate seating in
readiness for learning activity
- Transferring, lifting and supporting students in accordance with
their needs.
- Assisting with meal times
- Changing nappies (optional for volunteers)
You’ll also be involved with some or all of
the following:
- Assisting with classroom preparation as directed by teacher
- Working in the class with children at allocated time
- Assisting students in accessing curriculum and therapy
programmes as directed by teacher or therapists
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment and resources as and when
necessary.
The main campus looks after the most
severely disabled and there are 2 satellite units which are part of
"normal" schools - one primary where the students are aged between 5 and
12 years old and one intermediate with children aged between 12 and 15
years.
You do not need any specific
qualifications. This is a very challenging and physical placement as
well as being very hands-on so you should be willing to work hard and
bring the necessary empathy and patience with you.
This project is ideally suited to those who
may be considering a career in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,
Music Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy with disabled children and
for anyone who just wants to give a helping hand.
Working hours are from Monday to Friday
from 8.30am to 3pm.This gives you plenty of time to explore beautiful
Auckland and surrounding areas.
PROJECT
DATES AND WORKING TIMES:
This project runs during the school terms. The school dates
are approximately as follows:
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Term 1:
5th Feb - 9th April
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Term 2:
27th April - 3rd July
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Term 3:
20 July - 25th Sept
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Term 4:
13th Oct - 18th Dec
Your project days and times are
8:25 - 3.00 p.m., Monday - Friday
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION:
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Front view of the Hostel
Dining area of the Hostel
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You'll live in a centrally located hostel that is friendly and relaxing,
making it ideal for long-term stays. You will be sharing a room with other
volunteers. There is a communal kitchen and storage area for cooking meals
and plenty of space to relax.
Entertainment at your accommodation includes cheap internet access, TV and
free pool table. You are literally a stroll from the Sky Tower, harbor and
waterfront. Accommodation is very central and close to the main train
station and shopping district. Buses are also only a few minutes away to
take you to parts of Auckland and New Zealand or to the many other ‘things
to do’!
The city centre boasts great shopping, restaurants and pubs or head over to
the viaduct for more pubs, nightclubs and multicultural cuisine. You'll get
to work via bus, which is close to your accommodation.
Maori settlement in Auckland was at least 800 years ago where by different
tribes built there fortifications on the various volcanoes in Auckland. When
the British arrived in 1840 they claimed Auckland as the capital city of New
Zealand until Wellington became the capital 25 years later.The city is
modern and vibrant - a fun and friendly with beautiful surrounding islands
and harbour.
Some of its more famous attractions include the sky tower, Rangitoto island,
the harbor, theHauraki gulf islands and the many extinct volcanoes that are
in Auckland which provide great views of the city.
Auckland has restaurants to suit all tastes - the most popular cuisine is
New Zealand lamb which can be ordered at many restaurants around the city
and is well worth it.
For meals in local restaurants, a trip to Auckland's inner city centre is
well worth the effort - it bustles with activity and offers a range of
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TRAVEL:
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You will fly into Auckland where
you'll be met by
our local organiser. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight, you
will be introduced to the staff on your project.
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
VISAS:
We will liaise with you about specific requirements, if any, and make the Visa
process very easy.
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country!
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