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Join our Speech Therapy internship in Vietnam and provide support to children with speech and language impairments. You’ll gain practical experience by assisting with or running therapy sessions at rehabilitation centres for people with disabilities.
Many of these people are unable to access the specialised care that they need, due to limited facilities or lack of funding. As an extra pair of hands, you will work alongside local staff to ensure patients receive the treatment that they need. You can work in the capital Hanoi, or in a rural rehabilitation centre a short distance away.
During this internship, you will learn about speech therapy practice in a country different than your own. You will also experience the local way of life, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Vietnam is a popular tourist destination, and has many wonderful experiences to offer!
Startdata:
Altijd
Zie dataMinimumduur:
Een Week
Leeftijd:
18 of ouder
You should have completed at least two years of speech therapy related studies or training.
Is a Speech Therapy internship in Vietnam right for me?
Are you a speech therapy student or graduate? Looking to gain practical experience in a country different from your own? Want to enhance your CV with a unique, altruistic work placement? If you answered yes, then this internship is ideal for you.
You will have the chance to help people while putting your knowledge into practice and preparing for your future career in the field. You’ll gain insight into speech therapy practices in Vietnam and learn about different methods and techniques.
In order to join this internship, you need to have completed at least two years of speech therapy studies or training. This is because you will work independently at your placement.
You can join from a minimum of two weeks, although we encourage you to stay longer in order to make a greater impact. Our start and end dates are flexible, so you can choose a time that suits you.
What speech therapy work will I do in Vietnam?
There is a lot of room for you to take initiative on this internship. Some of the things you can do include:
- Assist with speech therapy sessions
- Provide training for local staff
- Keep track of children’s progress in our Global Impact Database
- Help with the daily running of the rehabilitation centre
Your speech therapy work in Vietnam will focus on the following areas:
Assist with speech therapy sessions
You will work alongside local speech therapists to conduct therapy sessions for children with speech impairments. There may also be the chance to conduct these sessions independently. This is a great way for you to gain hands-on experience. Some of the issues you will work on include cluttering, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, and articulation disorder.
If you would like to bring toys with you, you are more than welcome to do so. These will be greatly beneficial for the patients you will work with. Good examples include:
- Toys that light up or have music
- Toys that involve fine motor skills such as pulling apart or piecing together
- Tongue depressors
- Bubbles
- Balloons
Provide training for local staff
Some of the local speech therapy staff have not received extensive training in their field. You will help to provide training to these staff by organising workshops or simply sharing your knowledge. By improving the skills of the local staff, you’ll ensure that the children in their care benefit from the latest techniques, even after you have gone.
Keep track of children’s progress in our Global Impact Database
Monitoring the progress of the people we help ensures that we can track improvements and target problem areas. You will update our Global Impact Database with the children’s latest developments. This also ensures continuity between interns, so that the next person can pick up where you leave off.
Help with the daily running of the rehabilitation centre
Quite apart from your speech therapy-related work, there is also plenty that goes into the daily running of a rehabilitation centre. You may find yourself providing extra stimulation and interaction for the children. This may entail teaching them basic skills, such as maths or colouring in. You can also take the children out for daily walks, play games, and assist in the classroom.
Where in Vietnam will I work?
Hanoi
You will work at either a rehabilitation centre or NGO office providing therapy to children in Hanoi.
During your leisure time, there is so much to discover in Vietnam. It’s a country rich in history, culture, and geographical wonders. Sample some of the delicious cuisine, visit ancient temples, and take in the incredible scenery.
A typical day at my Speech Therapy placement in Vietnam
After breakfast, it’s time to head to work. If you’re based in Hanoi, you’ll travel from your host family to your placement via taxi. On your first day, our staff will be there to show you how to get there. For those who have chosen to work at a rural rehabilitation centre, you will be living on site.
A typical working day runs from 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with around two hours for lunch. Specific tasks will vary according to which placement you choose.
Whichever placement you choose, you will spend your day working alongside local staff, assisting with the therapy sessions for children with speech impairments. There is room to be very proactive and independent on this internship, so use your initiative where you see fit.
There is also room to help with related tasks. These include updating our Global Impact Database with each child’s progress, teaching basic skills, helping with daily running of the centre, and training staff.
After the working day has come to a close, it’s time to enjoy all that Vietnam has to offer. Those based in the rural rehabilitation centre will be able to travel to Hanoi on the weekends. Spend time getting to know your fellow interns and making new friends from around the world.
What are the aims and impact of this Speech Therapy project?
There are two main aims to this project: to provide you with an educational, practical internship and to improve the quality of specialised care available to disabled people.
Many of the interns who join us are looking for practical work experience in an international environment. We ensure that you are able to learn from local professionals and take part in a variety of related tasks for a well-rounded time abroad. You’ll take part in valuable cross-cultural exchange, sharing knowledge and ideas.
Vietnam has a large number of disabled people due to war and disease. Many of these people do not have access to the specialised treatment that they need, due to limited facilities and lack of funding. We have partnered with two organisations in the country that work to address these needs.
You will work with patients to improve their speech, which in turn aids their sense of wellbeing and independence. You’ll act as an additional pair of hands in under-resourced institutions, ensuring that patients receive dedicated and specialised care.
We have identified several core goals for our medical work in Vietnam. These include:
- Improving hygiene standards
- Improving the quality of overall healthcare to patients
- Improving the quality of specialised healthcare available to patients
- Improving access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
- Promoting the exchange of medical knowledge
Join us as an intern and gain speech therapy work experience in Vietnam. This will allow you to prepare for your future career, while helping those who can benefit from your training.
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Elk jaar evalueren we de voortgang in het behalen van de doelstellingen. Daarom hebben we een Global Impact Report opgesteld waar we al onze verwezenlijkingen verzamelen. Kom meer te weten over de impact die onze internationale groep vrijwilligers, stagiaires en staff hebben gemaakt en lees het laatste nieuwe rapport.
Maaltijden en accommodatie
Je gaat bij een gastgezin verblijven in Hanoi. Zij verwelkomen je met open armen in hun eigen huis en delen hun gewoontes en cultuur met je. Dit is de beste manier om jezelf volledig onder te dompelen in de Vietnamese cultuur en een unieke ervaring te beleven.
We proberen ervoor te zorgen dat je met minstens een andere Projects Abroad vrijwilliger of stagiaire verblijft bij het lokale gastgezin. Jouw kamer is bescheiden maar comfortabel, proper en veilig.
We hebben ook gedeelde accommodatie beschikbaar waar je samen met andere Projects Abroad vrijwilligers en stagiaires kunt verblijven.
Indien je buiten Hanoi gaat werken, dan ga je verblijven in de accommodatie van je project.
De kostprijs van het project is inclusief drie maaltijden per dag.
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Weekend en vrijetijdsactiviteiten
Vietnam is een land met een mix aan steden en serene landschappen. De verschillende bezienswaardigheden maken het een prachtige bestemming om te verkennen in je vrije tijd.
Wil je meer te weten komen over de geschiedenis van het land, bezoek dan het Vietnam Museum Ethnology of het National Museum of Vietnamese History. Je vindt er ook het Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, een grote historische plaats in Hanoi.
Als je op zoek bent naar leuke souvenirs, dan kun je deze gemakkelijk vinden op de lokale marktjes. Tijdens de avond worden de straten gevuld met marktjes en straatartiesten. Probeer ook de lokale delicatessen en breng een avond door op restaurant met de andere vrijwilligers.
Ga zeker een keertje buiten de stad, waar je prachtige rijstvelden vindt en even weg kunt zijn van de stedelijke drukte.
We hebben verschillende projecten in Vietnam waar je als vrijwilliger kunt helpen, en de kans is groot dat er heel wat andere vrijwilligers aan het werk zijn samen met jou. Je kunt er samen op uit gaan tijdens je vrije tijd en Vietnam beter leren kennen.
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