Based in Kerala, South India, this program is with a special needs school, where you’ll assist local teachers in supporting disabled children aged 2 to 18 years. Children here have varying degreeing of mental and physical problems.
Your activities may include:
Assisting teachers with sessions in multi-sensory rooms (sound, touch, visual stimuli)
Conducting or helping with learning support activities for children identified in mainstream schools
Running games, fine motor skill exercises, basic life skills, and social interaction tasks
Supporting family outreach visits and counseling to help caregivers understand and handle diagnoses
Collaborating with local staff to adapt or innovate teaching / therapy materials to suit needs
You’ll always work under supervision, sometimes one-on-one, with local specialists guiding you in safe and ethical methods.
In addition to working in the special needs school, volunteers may also support disabled adults who are in vocational units and assist with tailoring, computer skills, paper bag making, candle making or carpentry.
This Special Needs Care Volunteering Program in India offers plenty of flexibility to shape your placement to your interests and skills. It is an excellent opportunity for students and volunteers interested in special education, childcare, mental health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy as well as anyone with a passion for working with children with disability.
Not only will this program provide you with valuable international work experience, but it also allows you to make a meaningful contribution to a community where disabled care and special needs support are often under-resourced. By joining, you’ll play an important role in creating opportunities for children with disabilities while gaining cultural immersion and personal growth.
