This work experience
placement enables you to work within Occupational Therapy working with physically
disabled children at a special unit.
The unit has a large number of children with physical
disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and mobility
problems. You'll work alongside and under the guidance of the current
physiotherapist at the unit helping the children.
The experience you gain on this unusual work
experience placement will be an excellent entry to your CV, going a long way to
help you stand out in the crowds of job seekers.
ABOUT THE
PHYSICALLY DISABLED UNIT: The unit we work with is attached to a college in the
suburbs of Auckland. The unit has a round 30 children with a range of
disabilities such as multiple sclerosis,
cerebral palsy, mobility
problems, spinal muscular problems, arthritis and private syndromes.
Many of the children at the unit are wheelchair bound and require
constant attention.
The unit and the parents work together to establish what
the aims are for there children and how they wont the physio's to help
them.
The unit has a number of staff who work with
the children such as a physio, Occupational Therapist, Teachers and a
speech therapist. Together the staff work to help the children in there
specific area and get them involved in at least one subject within the
main stream college.
The unit also boosts a number of facilities such as a gym
with equipment including balancing bars, treadmills, weights, stepper
and Swiss balls for the physio to work as well as a number of class
rooms.
ABOUT YOUR WORK: As a volunteer you will be working as an occupational
therapist to the existing therapist at the unit helping her treat the
children in the unit. There may be some days where you will be in charge of
the children and set a task by the units therapist working with the children.
Each child will have different problems that you will
be required to look at and you will have an individual program for each
child. This will make your work very varied and interesting.
The current therapist will be able to help you
with your work but your ideas and experience are very welcome.
You must have had experience in
your chosen field through work experience programs at university or
other work
You must be available to
come on the project for a minimum
of 2 month
Ideally, you should be intending to follow
in your chosen field
as your future career
You need to show high levels of
initiative and be capable of working independently, where necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only accommodate one
volunteer at a time per field on this project so if you are interested please let
us know as soon as possible
Maori Village on North Island
PROJECT
DATES AND WORKING TIMES:
This project runs during the school terms. The school dates for 2008 are:
Term 1: 4th Feb - 18th April
Term 2: 5th May - 4th July
Term 3: 21st July - 26th Sept
Term 4: 13th Oct - 15th Dec
Your project days and times are as follows:
8:25 - 3 Monday - Friday
ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION:
You'll be
accommodated in a centrally located lodge that is
friendly and relaxing, making it ideal for long-term stays. You may have
your own room or you may share 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, the
Hauraki 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 choices of restaurants.
TRAVEL:
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 Ltd., ATOL No. 6856. (Read more about Murray Rogers Travel Ltd.)
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.
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 country!
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.
To read aboutSupport
& Backup we provide,
please click here.
VISAS:
We will liaise with you about
specific requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
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.
PRICES:
To see the Prices of this project and all
our other projects in New Zealand, please
click here
Prices
include
Food & accommodation while on your project,
2 T-shirts, if required
for your project
All support and backup
during your programme
Meeting you at the
nearest airport, where appropriate, but exclude international travel.
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