Caring Assistant

Canada

Caring with Outdoor Education

Some outdoor education placements in Canada also give Lattitude volunteers the opportunity to learn and develop in a caring role. These roles share the duties of a trained Outdoor Activities Instructor primarily catering for groups of children and young adults who have special needs. These placements also offer volunteers the chance to take on extra caring duties.

Volunteers working in this type of environment will be trained to bring an extra level of care and supervision to their jobs and adapt the pace of activities to the varying needs of guests. You will learn about how to help with personal care such as feeding and dressing, and to look after guest’s emotional well-being.

There is ample opportunity to get involved with the many aspects of camp life and gain from a busy and fulfilling, well rounded experience.

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Tags: Caring; Outdoor Education;

Ecuador

Caring with Teaching

Ecuador offers volunteers the chance to volunteer on more than one project. Usually these caring projects are done in conjunction with either Teaching and (or) English Teaching

The caring elements available in Ecuador depend upon the placement undertaken as well as the location. Some placements will be located within a school environment that caters for vulnerable and disabled children. In this instance volunteer’s duties will include both aspects of Teaching and helping students with their studies alongside more generic caring duties such as supporting various therapies working to help stimulate the children’s senses, this will include assistance in their swimming lessons or horse riding therapy.

It is very common in Ecuador for volunteers to be involved with two separate placements. Alongside a teaching project for example volunteers may also be involved with a centre for young children who may be vulnerable, such as those who come from families who may be very poor or not looked after as they should.

These placements offer meaningful and challenging opportunities to engage and involve young children who live in environments without sensory stimulation. You will be required to think creatively, use music, stories and games to stimulate learning and development. Personal satisfaction and fulfillment will be achieved as well as improvement in speaking and understanding Spanish.

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Tags: Caring; English Teaching; Teaching;

Fiji

Caring with Teaching Children with Special Needs

Placements in Fiji are primarily teaching assignments but there are some schools that require volunteers with skills and qualities that could be used to support children who have special needs such as those who are deaf.

These unique and special opportunities allow Lattitude volunteers to be trained in certain areas such as speech therapy, physiotherapy, remedial action etc and would suit individuals interested in pursuing a career in this field. Working alongside professionals, volunteers help to support children in their development and learning at a crucial and important time of their early education. You will gain skills that will improve how you communicate and engage with people, how to teach and share knowledge, how to think creatively, and how to work as part of a team. Job satisfaction is immense as you see the progress of your achievements.

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Tags: Caring; Teaching;

Japan

Caring placements

Experiencing Japanese culture by working in a Leonard Cheshire Care Home is an excellent way to embrace Japan and engage directly with Japanese people. Lattitude has several caring opportunities for volunteers looking for a myriad of experiences. Volunteer roles range from helping with feeding, cleaning and maintenance, to accompanying residents on day trips and day time activities such as cooking, painting or helping with Japanese Festivals.

Some care placements are in homes for the elderly, helping residents with personal and group therapy, daily chores, and supporting those with dementia.

Lattitude volunteers bring huge amounts of enthusiasm and energy to these placements and are much appreciated by the professional staff who work alongside them as well as the residents in care. These are wonderful, fulfilling work opportunities that give volunteers the chance of living and working in Japan whilst carrying out a vital supportive role for local people.

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Caring with Environment work

For those individuals who have a particular interest in the environment as well as care, Lattitude offers a unique opportunity to work in a live-in school for mentally disabled Japanese adults.

The work required is mostly agricultural, including the raising of shitake mushrooms and growing wine grapes for the nearby Coco Farm and winery. Teachers work alongside students and Lattitude volunteers providing encouragement and supervision.

Whatever caring placement you volunteer with there is a great oportunity to contribute directly to the well being and happiness of residents in these fantastic centres that are based all over Japan

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Tags: Caring; Environment Work;

Malawi

Teaching Children with special Needs

Lattitude’s care placements in Malawi offer the opportunity to work with an incredible host partner that operates a school catering for children who are hearing impaired or deaf. If you have a genuine interest and love of young children, this opportunity will build and enhance a diverse range of skills and qualities requiring you to use initiative and think on your feet, be creative, make decisions and learn sign language.

Lattitude volunteers will work primarily as Assistant Teachers and as such, particular academic skills will be utilized as part of the teaching programme, although you may also be asked to help with teaching the full curriculum! The school regards extra-curricular activities and the contribution Lattitude volunteers make as an important addition to their classroom work. Sport is every important as well as the creative arts and IT. Volunteers are encouraged to spend as much time as possible with students to gain the most from their experience and by sharing knowledge and skills with some of the friendliest children in the world!

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Tags: Caring; Teaching;

Poland

Specialist Teaching Blind or Visually Impaired Children

A very special placement that will draw on your skills and personal attributes to work with children and young people who are visually impaired; you will learn by working with Professionals how to adapt your approach to teaching and get involved in activities outside the classroom as well as in a traditional school setting. This will also entail working with blind students in after school clubs and accompanying students on school trips and excursions.

This unique opportunity will enhance your learning and development as a person, teach you communication skills and challenge your thinking in more ways than you can imagine.

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Tags: Caring; Schools Assistant;