Center for Disabled Persons
Project Details
Started by a group of parents whose children or relatives have been affected by disabilities, both physical and mental, this center has provided not only education and assistance for these participants but also acted as a support network for the parents. Almost all of the  participants live in extreme poverty preventing them access to expensive types of care and rehabilitation. The center helps the participants to develop further self-reliance and independence through workshops and classes at the school on site. All participants range in age from 10-30 years.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers will work directly with disabled participants to organize games, arts, theater classes, self-esteem workshops, tutoring, rehabilitation and basic recreational activities. There is also a need to help teach basic skills for money management and starting a micro-enterprise. Volunteers are encouraged to be creative and to bring their own talents to the Center. Since extra hands are needed, new ideas are always welcome!
 Location
The project is located a few miles outside of downtown San Jose.
Accommodations and Meals
Volunteers will stay with a carefully screened host family in the community. Three meals per day are included in your stay.
Requirements
Spanish skills are very desirable and helpful but not necessary. Experience or education in counseling, childcare and/or teaching is helpful, but not required.
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Send us a message
Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).
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