New Zealand: Hōhepa School

About the local hosting organization

The project provides education and life skills programmes for school students (aged 7- 21) with intellectual disabilities.

Presentation of the programme

Assist the class teacher to deliver learning programs, supporting students in their learning and behaviour. You will be required to build strong relationships and trust with the students and teachers. Tasks may include teaching assistance, behaviour management, helping students with personal hygiene and eating, and facilitating individual learning, sometimes one-on-one.

About the accomodation

A private bedroom in a staff hostel on-site with other volunteers from different organisations. Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Cook your own meals with a food allowance provided and lunch during working hours.

About the location

Napier, North Island

Requirements

A challenging but deeply rewarding project. Volunteers must have empathy and interest in working with young people with special needs and childhood trauma. You must want to invest in others and go outside of your comfort zone. Important qualities are patience, caring personality, flexibility, good listener, being active and open to new experiences. You must be completely trustworthy to keep private information confidential. You will always put the welfare of the students first and foremost. It is preferred that volunteers can commit for 12 months.