Working With People Having Special Needs

Volunteer for the disabled care and special needs program with ICYEA India are taken care children these schools provide tailored support, individualized education and specialized diverse needs such as learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

Trip Highlights:

• It’s an opportunity to volunteering in special care center
• Helping Kids to engaged in mindful games, arts and crafts to enhance their confidence level
• Involving in center day to day activities with staff
• Getting hands on experience
• Travelling during weekends

Overview

ICYEA India has 3 projects in Mysore, Bangalore and Vijayapura. These organization’s helping the mentally challenged children with multiple disabilities. Children are not only given education also a life skill, extensive therapy and physio therapy. Most of the centers having children age between 5 years 16 .

 Program Requirements:

• One who have passion to work in disable care children
• Volunteer must be above 17 years
• To have an open mind and flexible attitude to working with
• Writing skills one who likes to write content and case studies

 Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Play and socialization: Engage with children in adapted games, activities, and crafts based on their individual abilities and interests. This could involve reading stories, playing music, building with blocks, or simply spending time talking and getting to know each other.
• Individualized support: Assist children with their personal needs like eating, dressing, or communicating, working alongside professional caregivers.
• Therapeutic activities: Help facilitate activities like music therapy, art therapy, or animal-assisted therapy under the guidance of trained professionals.
• Mentorship and friendship: Build positive relationships with children, offering encouragement, support, and a listening ear. This can be especially valuable for children who may feel isolated or different.
• computers classes etc

Program Requirements: 

• Cultural sensitivity: Respecting individual cultural backgrounds and preferences is vital.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other caregivers, family members, and professionals is essential.

The volunteer should be Mature, committed, friendly, patient, enthusiastic and able to deal with kids.

Volunteer work Schedule:

   Weekly 5 days’ work from Monday to Friday .

Accommodation:

Volunteers are going to live in host Family and avail room in sharing basis.

Food:

Food will be provided by the host family it includes Rice, dal, chapati, roti and Vegetables. Volunteers will be getting very tasty and spicy foods for sure.

Duration:

4 Weeks to 16 Weeks

Location: 

ICYEA India have 3 projects in Bangalore, Mysore and Vijayapura.

Practical & Additional Information:

• Mosquito repellent (can be bought in Bangalore)
• Light warm clothes for rainy weather and winter
• Games, toys or ideas for activities for the children