International Academic Engagement Mentor

We’re looking for an International Academic Engagement Mentor who can  volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country for a total of 4 months.

• This assignment seeks to strengthen academic exchange and professional development through online collaboration with lecturers and students.  
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a postgraduate qualification (Master's degree or higher) in tourism, social work, education, social sciences or a related academic or professional field.
• As a volunteer, you will support to strengthen teaching, academic exchange and collaboration through direct engagement with lecturers, students and the Campus.

About the partner organisation 

Vietnam Women's Academy Ho Chi Minh City Campus (VWAH) is a higher education institution of the Vietnam Women's Academy, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Campus contributes to education, academic development and research, with teaching and learning activities including tourism and social work-related fields.The volunteer will work alongside local academic staff to support selected teaching activities, research collaboration, specialist sessions and academic seminars for lecturers and students. This assignment will strengthen teaching, research and professional development through international academic engagement. It will provide additional opportunities for lecturers and students to access international knowledge, perspectives and professional practices, while supporting the Campus in developing a more connected and dynamic academic environment. The volunteer may also facilitate regular seminars for students in tourism and social work. The international volunteer contribution is intended to complement, rather than replace, local expertise by bringing perspectives, knowledge and professional experience from different academic and cultural contexts that are not readily available within the Campus.

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.