Inclusive Programs Mentor (Sports)

We’re looking for an Inclusive Programs Mentor (Sports) who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Lesotho.

• This assignment seeks to offer technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity building to LNFOD to design and establish LNFOD’s first inclusive sports program.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need qualifications in Sports Management, Recreation, Community Development, or a related field and proven experience in program coordination and event management with a knowledge of adaptive sports.
• As a volunteer, you will support the increase the participation of persons with disabilities athletes in competitive sports.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD), based in Maseru, is the national umbrella body representing organisations of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Lesotho. It works to promote and advocate for the rights and inclusion of all PWDs throughout the country. LNFOD's core aim is to support the empowerment of its member organisations and the wider disability community through advocacy, capacity building, and programmatic interventions.

This assignment aims to support the establishment of LNFOD’s first inclusive sports program from the ground up. The program will promote active participation of people with disabilities in sports activities, building a foundation for future initiatives and partnerships.

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.