Volunteer Opportunity description
Apart
from the normal struggles of living with a disability, social stigma and
discrimination surrounding disabilities mean that People With Disabilities
(PWD) face even greater challenges. In many instances, PWDs are not afforded
the same opportunities as regular members of society, and this in turn means
they are often unable to contribute productively
from the normal struggles of living with a disability, social stigma and
discrimination surrounding disabilities mean that People With Disabilities
(PWD) face even greater challenges. In many instances, PWDs are not afforded
the same opportunities as regular members of society, and this in turn means
they are often unable to contribute productively
Your
role will be based in a local care centres, which provide a variety of services
to both in-patients and out-patients which aim to create a more independent
life for PWD. These services include physical treatment, educational and
vocational training, counselling and and support adaptation within the home
environment. You will work alongside centre staff, assisting them and taking on
responsibilities as your skills and experience allows.
role will be based in a local care centres, which provide a variety of services
to both in-patients and out-patients which aim to create a more independent
life for PWD. These services include physical treatment, educational and
vocational training, counselling and and support adaptation within the home
environment. You will work alongside centre staff, assisting them and taking on
responsibilities as your skills and experience allows.
Highlights
The
highlights of this rewarding experience include:
highlights of this rewarding experience include:
- Supporting
People with Disabilities to live independently, be part of a community and
gain skills to generate an income - Learning
about rehabilitation and therapy within an African setting - Experience
local life and culture in scenic northern Botswana
Optional
extras
extras
You
can also add the following activities to your adventure of a lifetime prior to
or upon arrival:
can also add the following activities to your adventure of a lifetime prior to
or upon arrival:
- Explore
the Okavango Delta (one of Africa’s natural wonders), either by scenic
flight or safari through the waterways in a mokoro (dug-out canoe) - Go
on a safari in Chobe National Park and experience the spectacular sight of
the large elephant herds resident there - Take
a short trip to Zimbabwe or Zambia to see the stunning Victoria Falls and
take part in many activities on offer including bungee jumping, white
water rafting and river cruises
Included
in the cost
in the cost
- Comprehensive
24 hour, 7 day a week support from All Out Africa - Volunteer
projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active
contribution during your stay - Support
of volunteer project coordinators who are experts in their fields which
ensures the volunteer experience is valuable - Comprehensive
orientation to the country, its culture and your role as a volunteer upon
arrival - All
food and accommodation throughout your stay
Volunteer
role
role
Your
role is based at a local centre which provides services to Maun and the
surrounding area. The centre is staffed with qualified therapists and
assistants. Your role is to assist with the daily client-related activities at
the Centre which may involve:
role is based at a local centre which provides services to Maun and the
surrounding area. The centre is staffed with qualified therapists and
assistants. Your role is to assist with the daily client-related activities at
the Centre which may involve:
- Interaction
with both PWD and their designated caretakers (usually relatives) serving
as an assistant care-provider - Assist
in providing physio and occupational therapy, speech therapy, theraplay,
orthopaedic services, and stimulation - Assist
in social activities, such as daily living routines, vocational and
educational training. You will work alongside centre staff, assisting them
and taking on responsibilities as your skills and experience allows.
How to apply
To
apply for this volunteer project e-mail Melissa via bookings@alloutafrica.com
apply for this volunteer project e-mail Melissa via bookings@alloutafrica.com
