12 VOpp: Physical/Occupational Therapist

Extend proper diagnosis and therapy to children with special needs, making these services readily available to them.

Volunteer as:
PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; persons with disability

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 50,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 30,000

: : Nature
Education/training; Allied health service

: : Tasks
To assess and diagnose
To prepare occupation and physical therapy plans/activities
To train parents how to do the activities

: : Expected volunteer output
Children properly diagnosed
Children given appropriate therapy
Parents trained

: : Qualification
Developmental pediatrician
Occupational and physical therapist
Has background in health or early detection and intervention education

: : Location
Quezon City

: : Schedule
1-4 hours per week
Weekends

: : Support/benefits
Food/snacks
Equipment, supplies, materials
Recognition/award

* PACDLD is an NGO registered with SEC in 2002 which envisions all children with disabilities (CWDs) to live a life free from inequality and discrimination. It seeks to empower CWDs and their parents through programs, projects, advocacy and participation in policy making to promote their rights.

Please contact:
Felicite Jean Gonzalez, Projects Coordinator
69 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City
T [2] 410.6848 M 0919.7836494 E pacdld@tri-isys.com

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