Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru

What is Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru all about?

If you want to gain experience in special need therapy while helping local disabled children and possibly earning credits towards your degree, this is the internship for you!

During your Special Needs Therapy Internship in Peru, you will be placed in a special education centre in Cusco that hosts approximately 75 children from the age of 5 to 35 years old with different impairments causing them physical, communication and mental disorders caused by autism, intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy, amongst others. The school’s inclusive objective focuses on preparing students to be included into a regular education and/or vocational setting. The staff is composed of qualified professionals in the fields of intellectual disabilities, hearing impairment, psychology, social work, physiotherapy amongst others. The centre is well catered for the local children and is equipped with a modern infrastructure and up-to-date technologies thanks to some government funding.

The centre caters for children with special education needs in Peru and Latin America including significant disabilities and autism. The school promotes teaching skills to achieve autonomy working together with the parents.

This special needs therapy internship is a great and rewarding experience to help you grow personally and professionally.

What are the benefits of interning as a Special Needs Therapy Intern in Peru?

• Work with children as well as share your experience and skills with the staff of the centre.
• Be exposed to children with a variety of health conditions making your work more rewarding and challenging.
• Gain practical experience within the therap field for children with a variety of disorders while building your CV/Resume and practising a second language.

Role of the Community and Healthcare Intern

The interns will help the patients in all capacity including improving their speech therapy, acquiring psychomotor skills, and living their day-to-day life at the centre. The campus include both a primary and secondary school, so depending on the intern’s specific skills and interests, you will be able to contribute to either. Interns will also be able to assist in building the capacity needed for the school to support the students in a meaningful way like serving their meals, helping at toilet breaks, etc etc. In addition, interns will also have the opportunity to implement programs or activities and offer suggestions to improve the school.

What do I need to be an intern as a Special Needs Therapy Intern in Peru?

No particular skills are required to participate in this project. However, volunteers with a background in childcare or special needs are greatly appreciated. A basic level of Spanish is required (level A1 Basic User of CEFR) to enable you to communicate and make the most out of this placement.

Travel during COVID times

The health and safety of our travelers and our local communities remain central to our plans for reopening countries and projects. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been adapting our programs and protocols to protect all those involved, and ask for everyone’s patience and collaboration as new rules are implemented in-country. For all projects, new standards of sanitation, procedures and social behaviors are in place, including new health and hygiene protocols and social distancing practices. You can read more here. Each location may be slightly different in the way they operate. In the case of Cusco projects, you will remain in a hotel for the first 3 nights of your placement before joining your host family. We encourage you to inquire to your placement advisor to learn more about your specific project as you plan for your responsible return to travel!

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