Environmental Education and Sustainability Mentor

We’re looking for an Environmental Education and Sustainability Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Laos.

• This assignment seeks to strengthen teachers’ and staff capacity in identifying, analysing, and developing project proposals on water pollution, climate change, and environmental sustainability issues in Luang Prabang
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, or a related field.
• As a volunteer, you will support support the development of innovative and practical solutions that integrate technological, social, and policy approaches to address local environmental challenges

About the Partner Organisation 

Souphanouvong University (SU) was established in 2003. The university includes 9 offices, 2 centers, a Confucius Institute, a Central Library, and 6 faculties offering 7 master's programs, 42 bachelor's programs, and 12 continuing education bachelor's programs. International Relations Office is one of the nine offices at Souphanouvong University. It manages international activities and partnerships, linking the university’s departments with external institutions, and focuses on human resources development, agreements, and academic cooperation. The volunteer will support Souphanouvong University to strengthen teachers’ and staff capacity in identifying and developing projects addressing water pollution, climate change, and environmental sustainability in Luang Prabang. They will facilitate training and mentoring to enhance skills in environmental assessment, proposal writing, and research. The volunteer will also assist in designing small-scale demonstration projects and community engagement activities that promote practical and sustainable environmental solutions. In collaboration with local authorities and partners, they will help implement awareness campaigns and advocate for improved environmental practices and policies.

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.