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Special Education Teaching Assistant in Huanchaco!

The experience

When the Special Needs School that we partner with was founded, it was the only special education center in the area. It is tailored to the needs of the 4,500 people in the area with visual impairment; however over the years, additional programs have been put in place to cater for people with other conditions such as Autism and Down Syndrome.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 160 {daily: "Per day", weekly: "Per week", once: "One time"}

Description: Otra Cosa relies on donations from volunteers to fund operating activities. By asking each volunteer for a donation it makes it possible for us to keep our projects and services viable. Contribution rates vary according to the duration of the placement. For a two-month volunteer placement, for example, volunteers contribute £250. For more information about the volunteer and internship contribution rates, please visit our website.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The school’s management ensures excellent, high quality service provision within the institution and develops a familial atmosphere allowing both students and faculty to build strong bonds. Students or graduates of Special Needs Education, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology may find this placement of particular interest.

Please note that all volunteer positions are also available as Internships. With this add-on you will receive an extra level of mentorship and where necessary all appropriate liaison with your academic institution to ensure compliance with internship placement requirements. Please check out our website at www.otracosa.org for further in-depth information or

Activities & Shift

● Carrying out domestic tasks to help the students become more independent and self-reliant.
● Organizing and supervising multiple workshops including music, handicrafts and IT.
● Supporting a group of students who are part of a unique program offering training in massage therapy.
● Bringing in your own personal interests and skills to establish personalized programs for students.

Rules

What you can expect from us:
● Personal pick-up upon arriving and walking tour through Huanchaco
● Thorough introduction to the organization
● Certified training in First Aid and Child Safeguarding.
● 24/7 emergency support
● Organized activities & trips (barbeques, game nights, volunteer-lunch, team building trips) with like-minded people from all over the world
● Working in a friendly beach & surf town right next to many historical sites
● The satisfying feeling of committing your work to a good cause whilst gaining insight into a new culture
● Certificate of completion detailing your role, the project(s) you participated in and the dates you volunteered in