Projektoversigt
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!
Startdatoer:
Når som helst
Læs mereMinimum varighed:
En uge
Alder:
18 eller derover
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
There are two Speech Therapy placement options in Vietnam. The first is based at a partner NGO based in the centre of Hanoi, the capital. This centre cares for children between the ages of 0-18 with a range of disabilities. It currently has ten rooms with two therapists each for speech therapy.
The second placement option is at a rehabilitation centre for people with disabilities, which treats both children and adults. This centre is located in a rural area, around 60 km from the capital. The facilities here are quite basic compared to those 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 or motorbike 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.
Frivilligt arbejde for professionelle
Dette projekt passer også perfekt for kvalificerede professionelle. Vi kan gøre en endnu større forskel sammen, når dine kompetencer kan bakke vores langvarige indsats op.
Vi matcher dig med det projekt, hvor dine evner er mest tiltrængte. Det betyder, at du kan dele din uddannelse og viden med andre. Du kan arbejde hånd i hånd med vores partnerorganisationer og lokalsamfund for at støtte bæredygtig udvikling.
Hvis du har relevante kompetencer eller kvalifikationer, kan du læse mere om, hvordan du kan gøre brug af dem med Projects Abroad.
Management plans
Vi beskriver vores målsætninger for vores projekter i dokumenter, som vi kalder Management Plans. Vi bruger dem til at planlægge vores arbejde på en grundig og officiel måde. De hjælper os også med at gøre vores projekter bedre. Det betyder også, at du kan blive en del af noget, som faktisk har en stor indflydelse der, hvor der er brug for det.
Måling af vores indflydelse
Vores projekter arbejder mod klare, langsigtede mål med specifikke, årlige målsætninger. Hver eneste frivillig og praktikant, som vi sender ud på disse projekter, hjælper os med at komme nærmere vores mål.
Vi udarbejder en Global Impact Report, som dokumenterer vores præstationer og resultater.
Find ud af mere om den indflydelse, som vores globale fællesskab af frivillige, praktikanter og personale har, og læs den seneste rapport.
Kost og logi
Du bor hos en værtsfamilie i Hanoi. De byder dig velkommen i deres hjem og er ivrige efter at dele deres kultur med dig, samt at lade dig lære dem om din egen kultur. Vi tror på, at det er den bedste måde at fordybe dig i kulturen i Vietnam og at få en virkelig unik oplevelse.
Vi forsøger altid at lade dig bo sammen med mindst én anden Projects Abroad frivillig eller praktikant hos den samme værtsfamilie. Dit værelse kommer til at være beskedent men komfortabelt, rent og trygt.
Vi har også andre slags indkvartering, hvor du bor sammen med andre Projects Abroad frivillige og praktikanter. Hvis du arbejder uden for Hanoi, bliver du indkvarteret på din placering.
Din projektpris inkluderer tre måltider om dagen.
Aktiviteter og fritid
Vietnam byder på en spændende blanding af travle storbyer og billedskønne landområder. Du kan helt sikkert finde masser af måder at bruge din fritid på med så mange forskellige aktiviteter og turistattraktioner, som Vietnam har.
Hvis du vil have et glimt ind i landets historie, kan du bruge en eftermiddag på at tage på Vietnams etnologiske museum, eller det nationale museum for vietnamesisk historie. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum er også en stor, historisk seværdighed, som ligger i Hanoi.
Hvis du gerne vil købe souvenirs, er der mange markeder med lokalt fremstillede produkter til salg. Aftenerne i Hanoi er fyldt med spænding og farvestrålende lys. Du kan se gadekunstnere optræde og derefter gå på en lokal restaurant for at smage retter fra det lokale køkken.
Landområderne udgør det perfekte tilflugtssted fra den travle hovedstad med de smaragdgrønne rismarker, som strækker sig ud til horisonten.
Vi driver mange forskellige projekter i Vietnam, så der er sikkert andre frivillige i landet samtidig med dig. Det er derfor nemt at arrangere at rejse rundt i fritiden som en gruppe. Du er dog også velkommen til at udforske landet på egen hånd, hvis du hellere vil det.
Sikkerhed og personalesupport
Din sikkerhed er vores højeste prioritet. Vi har mange procedurer og systemer, som sikrer, at du får den støtte, du skal bruge for at nyde din rejse med ro i sindet. Vores Projects Abroad personale er til rådighed døgnet rundt for at hjælpe, og de står klar til at sikre, at du falder godt til i din nye bolig og på dit projekt. Hvis du støder ind i problemer, vil de være klar til at hjælpe dig til hver en tid.
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