VOLUNTEER WITH SAFOD
Volunteer with SAFOD for disability rights in Southern Africa
Volunteer with SAFOD and help us promote disability rights across Southern Africa. We are a non-profit organisation working in all 16 SADC Member States. We support national federations of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs).
We welcome volunteers and interns from anywhere in the world. You can contribute online or, if you are based in Gaborone, work directly at our Secretariat in Botswana.
Why volunteer with SAFOD
Volunteers help us reach more people and get more done. Your skills can make a real difference to persons with disabilities across the region.
- Work with a team active in all 16 SADC Member States.
- Join online from any country, or in person in Gaborone.
- Gain real experience in regional disability advocacy and non-profit work.
- Bring fresh ideas and add to our team's range of skills.
See our programmes and projects to find where you could help. You can also learn more about SAFOD.
Online roles to volunteer with SAFOD
Pick the role that fits your skills. Click on any role below to learn more.
Choose a role and volunteer with SAFOD online
Run awareness campaigns on disability rights across Southern Africa. Help grow SAFOD's presence on platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Write and edit articles, news, and updates for our website and newsletters.
Research grant opportunities and help draft funding proposals.
Translate key documents into Portuguese, French, or other regional languages.
Support data collection and online research for SAFOD projects.
Produce accessible reports, infographics, or short videos.
Help national affiliates build their online presence and reach.
Help plan and run webinars, online meetings, and campaign events. Support speakers, guests, and accessibility needs.
Who can volunteer with SAFOD?
- Anyone, in any country, can take an online role.
- People who live in Gaborone can also join our team at the Secretariat in Botswana.
- Students and early-career professionals are welcome as interns.
- Do you have skills that are not listed above? We want to hear from you.
How to apply to volunteer with SAFOD
Choose a role that fits your skills. Open the application form. Tell us about your skills and the role you want. The SAFOD team will follow up with you.
