Counselling & Program Support Mentor

We’re looking for a Counselling and Program Support Mentor who can volunteer remotely from home for 6 months. 

• This assignment seeks to enhance the counselling and case management skills of EHFV’s program staff, particularly in areas related to gender-based and family violence (GBV/FSV).
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a formal qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• As a volunteer, you will provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to program staff to strengthen service delivery and program implementation.

About the Partner Organisation 

Eastern Highlands Family Voice (EHFV) is a community-based, non-governmental organisation operating in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Founded in the late 1990s, EHFV has been at the forefront of grassroots efforts to respond to gender-based violence (GBV), family and sexual violence (FSV), child protection, and the promotion of human rights.

EHFV works in both rural and urban areas, delivering counselling services, legal support, emergency referrals, and awareness campaigns. The organisation partners with local communities, government agencies, police, churches, and civil society groups to prevent violence, support survivors, and advocate for lasting policy change. Its work centres around women, children, and vulnerable populations who are most at risk.

 EHFV delivers frontline services such as counselling, advocacy, and community education, and is seeking remote volunteer support to strengthen its program delivery through regular online training and coaching for its program staff. This remote mentoring will help build technical capacity, improve case management practices, and enhance service delivery across key thematic areas.

A remote volunteer based in Australia can play a key role in providing regular online coaching and technical guidance to EHFV program teams. The specialised nature of counselling and inclusive program development, particularly in areas such as GBV/FSV case management and disability support, requires expertise not readily available locally. The remote nature of the assignment allows for flexible, ongoing support without disrupting service delivery on the ground.

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 - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.