Volunteer Occupational Therapist: Remote Opportunity Supporting Children in Gaza|Closing date:30 Sept 2026
For qualified Occupational Therapists looking to use their professional skills in humanitarian work, Children Not Numbers (CNN) is offering a meaningful volunteer opportunity supporting children affected by conflict and injury in Gaza. The Volunteer Occupational Therapist role provides an opportunity to contribute remotely to paediatric rehabilitation while working alongside a multidisciplinary team based in Gaza and internationally.
The position was posted on 26 August 2026, with applications closing on 30 September 2026. The role requires a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week, making it potentially suitable for qualified Occupational Therapists who want to contribute their expertise alongside other professional or personal commitments.
About the Role
The successful volunteer will join the organisation’s rehabilitation team and provide remote occupational therapy assessment, advice and intervention for children experiencing acute trauma, injuries, disabilities and chronic health conditions.
The role is particularly focused on helping children develop, regain or maintain the skills needed for everyday life. Occupational therapy interventions may support independence, coordination, play, fine motor development and participation in age-appropriate activities.
Working remotely, the Occupational Therapist will communicate with rehabilitation clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to help ensure children receive appropriate and coordinated care.
Key Responsibilities
The volunteer will have a range of clinical, communication and team responsibilities. These include assessing children’s physical and functional needs, identifying equipment requirements and contributing to individualised treatment plans.
The Occupational Therapist will also:
- Develop and monitor individualised treatment plans.
- Provide advice on therapeutic approaches that promote independence and daily living skills.
- Support fine motor development, coordination, play and functional abilities.
- Recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and resources.
- Provide written rehabilitation programmes and practical guidance.
- Collaborate with doctors, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and caseworkers.
- Participate in rehabilitation multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain accurate patient records and document progress.
- Contribute to the coordination and development of the rehabilitation team.
- Communicate with colleagues using platforms such as WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Keep up to date with occupational therapy best practices.
A particularly important aspect of the role is providing advice that is realistic and achievable within the circumstances faced by children and families. The organisation is looking for a child-centred, goal-focused and functional/play-based approach, with interventions adapted to individual needs.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy and relevant professional regulatory registration.
Experience working with children is preferred, particularly experience across different paediatric clinical specialities and age groups. Experience with equipment provision, adaptations or wheelchairs would also be valuable.
Applicants with experience working in multidisciplinary teams are encouraged to apply. Because the position involves international collaboration, experience working with people from different cultures and languages is also useful.
The organisation also expects volunteers to be comfortable using digital communication and documentation platforms, including WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Important Skills and Knowledge
Strong applicants should have knowledge of paediatric conditions, child development, therapeutic approaches and child safeguarding.
Clinical skills in areas such as family- and child-centred assessment, goal setting, clinical reasoning, play-based therapy, daily living skills, sensory integration and equipment adaptation are particularly relevant.
Beyond technical expertise, the role requires excellent communication, empathy, creativity, flexibility, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Volunteers must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and provide practical rehabilitation advice remotely.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Humanitarian rehabilitation work can be particularly important for children living with injuries, disabilities and long-term health challenges. Occupational Therapists can play a significant role in helping children regain functional abilities and participate more independently in daily activities.
This opportunity also provides qualified professionals with a way to contribute internationally without needing to relocate. The remote nature of the role means volunteers can provide specialist knowledge while collaborating with healthcare professionals working in and outside Gaza.
For professionals interested in humanitarian health, paediatric rehabilitation or international development, the experience may also provide valuable exposure to multidisciplinary and cross-cultural healthcare work.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to apply online through Children Not Numbers. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, candidates should prepare:
- An updated CV/resume
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the position
The application deadline is 30 September 2026.
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Final Thoughts
The Volunteer Occupational Therapist position offers qualified professionals an opportunity to apply their specialist knowledge in support of children affected by trauma, injury and disability. With a minimum commitment of five hours per week and remote working arrangements, it may appeal to Occupational Therapists seeking to contribute to humanitarian rehabilitation while remaining based in their current location.
Candidates should carefully review the requirements before applying and highlight relevant paediatric experience, professional registration, multidisciplinary teamwork, equipment provision and experience providing child-centred interventions in their application.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026.
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