Autism Support Mentor

We’re looking for an Autism Support Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Eswatini.

• This assignment seeks to support the mentorship of staff, teachers and caregivers, to understand autism, identify individual needs, and apply practical, evidence-informed support strategies.
• To be considered for this role you’ll need relevant qualifications in psychology, professional experience in special education, therapy, social work, counselling, neurology or a related field as well as demonstrated experience in supporting children with Autism, and other developmental disabilities.
• As a volunteer, you will support the introduction of a child needs assessment approach to inform personalised support plans, while strengthening resources and psychosocial support for families.

About the partner organisation 

​​Autism Swaziland (Eswatini) also known as Litsemba Lemliba Support Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the empowerment of children with Autism and their families through advocacy, awareness campaigns, training and direct support services. The organisation works to:  

• ​Raise awareness and reduce stigma about Autism.  
• ​Train teachers, parents, and caregivers on inclusive education and Autism support strategies.  
• ​Advocate for government policies that promote access to quality education and care for children with Autism.  

​Autism Swaziland (Eswatini) is in a growth phase and requires support to strengthen its organisational systems and expand its services to reach more communities across Eswatini.​ 

The volunteer mentor will work alongside Autism Swaziland (Eswatini) to strengthen individualised, inclusive and family-centred support for autistic children. They will mentor staff, teachers and caregivers to understand autism, identify individual needs and apply practical, evidence-informed support strategies. 

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.