We’re looking for a Disability Inclusive Officer who can volunteer remotely (from home) for 3 months. Join the Australian Volunteers Program to contribute to sustainable development in the Pacific region.

About the Partner Organisation: 

Tennis Fiji is the national sporting organisation responsible for the development of all tennis related activities in Fiji. Tennis Fiji's vision, mission and purpose is to use sport for development. Their main activities are outreach programs (which are sometimes held in conjunction with Fiji National Sports Council), community programs including gender specific, primary school’s programs and national development programs specifically for squad players. Tennis Fiji is developing the sport to be an inclusive program expanding into schools for children living with disabilities and encourage participation in mainstream development and sporting activities. Tennis Fiji wishes to further develop and strengthen the Disability Development Program in Fiji. It is challenging to source the skillset required locally therefore they are seeking a remote volunteer to assist with capacity development and training for staff and volunteers. The assignment will ensure programs are inclusive for those with disabilities and in compliance with child safeguarding policies. This role is expected to host and facilitate training sessions via Zoom and provide training resources for the staff and volunteers consistently throughout the 12 weeks engagement. 

About the Position: 

• You will support to develop and strengthen the Disability Inclusive Program and provide training for the volunteers and staff focusing on modified sports targeted towards special schools.
• You will need to have a relevant qualification (such as Sports Development, Community Development, Teaching/Education), and experience working with people with disabilities. You will also bring experience with the use and development of modified sports.
• You will gain the opportunity to contribute to breaking down barriers for people living with a disability in Fiji through sport for development.

We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer internationally and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. - Find out more