Hohepa School (NZL-15)
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Brief description and main aims
The aims of Hohepa School are to provide education and life skills programs for school students with intellectual disability. A challenging but deeply rewarding project.
Volunteers must have empathy and interest in working with young people with special needs. 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
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Volunteer tasks
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
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Volunteer requirements / SkillsThis project will test you but give you the greatest rewards. Volunteers working in this project must:
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LocationNapier, North Island. |
Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)
A private bedroom in a staff hostel on-site with other volunteers from different organisations. Shared
bathroom and kitchen facilities. You will need to cook your own meals with a food allowance provided and lunch during working hours.
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