Inclusive Education & Disability Support Program – Ashayen (The Spastics Centre)

Position Title: Disability Support & Inclusive Education Volunteer

Daily Tasks & Typical Schedule:

• Assisting special educators during classroom activities (pre-school, junior, pre-vocational).
• Supporting therapy sessions (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) under professional supervision.
• Helping with vocational training workshops (art & craft, block printing, diya making, packaging, etc.).
• Supporting extracurricular activities, storytelling, games, and creative learning.
• Assisting during events, celebrations, outreach programs, and community awareness activities.
• Helping with basic documentation, learning materials, and classroom organization.

Skills or Experience Required:

• Previous experience with people with special education, therapy services, vocational skills, or community inclusion is required. Being a student in the academics in a related field can serve as an alternative.
• Background in education, psychology, social work, therapy, or special education is an advantage.
• Patience, empathy, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Supervision & Teamwork:

• Volunteers work under close supervision of special educators, therapists, and program coordinators.
• Strong team-based environment with teachers, therapists, vocational trainers, and local volunteers.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Language: Basic English required; Hindi is an advantage but not mandatory
• Physical demands: Moderate (assisting children, standing, light movement activities)
• Qualifications: relevant academic or professional background is a required

• Minimum duration: 2 weeks
• Maximum duration: 12 weeks (longer stays considered on request)
• Start dates: Flexible; volunteers can join year-round
• Commitment: Monday–Friday (weekends free unless events are scheduled)

Volunteer Impact:

• Directly support inclusive education and therapy services for children with disabilities.
• Contribute to skill-building and independence for vocational students.
• Strengthen community inclusion and disability awareness.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Improved learning and therapy outcomes for beneficiaries.
• Enhanced capacity of educators and therapists through volunteer support.
• Sustained vocational opportunities for young adults with disabilities.

Past Achievements:

• Over 4,600 beneficiaries supported since establishment.
• 30+ years of continuous service in disability care and inclusive education.
• Recognized as one of the oldest and most trusted special education centers in Uttar Pradesh.

This program is ideal for volunteers seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in inclusive education, disability support, and community development while contributing to a long-standing and deeply impactful organization.