Occupational Therapy Elective in Hyderabad, India

Program Description

This elective will give you extensive practical experience, and offers a great opportunity for real-life application on what you have learnt in the classroom. As an occupational therapist volunteer, you'll get the unique opportunity to work in a learning centre for children with autism, empowering them to live a more independent and purposeful life.
Disabled children and their families in India face many challenges due to the lack of institutional support. Therefore, inspiring change makers such as our partner organisation, are advocating for the rights and access to treatment for disabled individuals. Recently, our partner organisation has opened a new learning centre for children with autism. impacting the lives of 80 children.
As part of your elective, you will have the chance to work with the children directly, assisting with therapy and assessments. As an integral part of the local team, you will gain hands-on experience and learn from experienced staff. You will also be involved in the conceptualisation and implementation of workshops and training sessions for parents, including the preparation of therapy activities that they can take home.
In this engaging role, your knowledge, skills and your compassion will add value to our partner's efforts in supporting the 80 children they work with.

Highlights

This elective gives you the unique opportunity to gain experience in your field, be challenged, and grow as an individual and a professional. Spending your elective in India is a great opportunity for real-life application of what you have learnt in the classroom, and learn practical skills. This experience is a powerful tool for personal growth: develop and expand your cross-cultural working skills, collaborate with and learn from inspiring individuals, and overcome new and exciting challenges - all whilst immersing yourself in India's vibrant culture and experiencing life as a local.

Qualifications

The ideal volunteer is either a current student or a recent graduate of a BA/Masters in occupational therapy, and looking to develop and share skills in occupational therapy.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Pre-Placement
- Pre-placement support
- Volunteer guide which includes information on your placement, health and safety and applying for your visa

On your Placement
- Airport transfers
- In-country induction and orientation
- Accommodation in home stay/volunteer house
- Breakfast and lunch during your placement volunteer days
- 24/7 in-country emergency number
- In-country staff support
- Placement Supervisor
- Support to apply for Criminal Records Check
- Incident Management and Emergency Response Plans

Post Placement
- Certificate on completion (on request)
- Reference (on request)

Not included:
- Flight
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- Criminal Records Check