AOD Clinical Advisor - Volunteering opportunity in Tonga
Closing Date: 23 February 2025
Category: Healthcare & Medical
Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced AOD Clinical Advisor, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Salvation Army Tonga, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Salvation Army Tonga
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian Church and service provider, which has been operating in Tonga since 1986. The Mission of the Salvation Army is to care for people, transform lives, and reform society. They are committed to helping the poor, vulnerable, impoverished, and those who are in dire need of comprehensive care.
The purpose of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness programme in Tonga is to provide a safe, integrated, high quality treatment service to people whose lives have been affected by the harmful use of, or dependence on, alcohol and/or other drugs. Services are offered to people regardless of race, age, religion, or sexual orientation, and to date Tonga Salvation Army has a proud record of delivering a diverse range of social and health services to the Tongan Communities.
The Assignment
The Salvation Army in Tonga has a small team of staff working in the AOD area. As their AOD Clinical Advisor, you will help build positive changes and build staff capacity to work alongside communities to create lasting, positive and healthy changes.
As such you will train and support staff, provide vital clinical supervision, and support the team leader in leadership and management aspects of her role.
Your main focus will be to:
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
The Country
The Kingdom of Tonga consists of 176 islands in four major groups, Tongatapu Island group, Ha’apai Island group, Vava’u Island group, and the Niu Island group. These islands form a narrow archipelago extending north from the Tropic of Capricorn.
There are many natural wonders in Tonga, and it is also one of the only places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced AOD Clinical Advisor, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Salvation Army Tonga, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Salvation Army Tonga
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian Church and service provider, which has been operating in Tonga since 1986. The Mission of the Salvation Army is to care for people, transform lives, and reform society. They are committed to helping the poor, vulnerable, impoverished, and those who are in dire need of comprehensive care.
The purpose of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness programme in Tonga is to provide a safe, integrated, high quality treatment service to people whose lives have been affected by the harmful use of, or dependence on, alcohol and/or other drugs. Services are offered to people regardless of race, age, religion, or sexual orientation, and to date Tonga Salvation Army has a proud record of delivering a diverse range of social and health services to the Tongan Communities.
The Assignment
The Salvation Army in Tonga has a small team of staff working in the AOD area. As their AOD Clinical Advisor, you will help build positive changes and build staff capacity to work alongside communities to create lasting, positive and healthy changes.
As such you will train and support staff, provide vital clinical supervision, and support the team leader in leadership and management aspects of her role.
Your main focus will be to:
- Provide clinical supervision for Addiction Staff and support a member of staff to learn and develop in this area, with the view that supervision will be provided by a Salvation Army Tonga staff member in the future.
- Build staff capacity to deliver sessions and workshops, helping to improve their facilitation and delivery skills.
- Work closely with the Program Manager, supporting their professional development as they lead the team, manage staff, and develop and implement programmes.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Tertiary qualification in Clinical Supervision, Counselling, Social Work, or similar discipline
- Experience working in intervention and therapy spaces
- Experience on the AOD field
- Experience working in clinical, counselling, and social work settings
- Proven experience in developing and facilitating trainings and workshops in an adult learning environment
- Experience in the development of systems and processes which support AOD health services
- Proven experience in mentoring others
The Country
The Kingdom of Tonga consists of 176 islands in four major groups, Tongatapu Island group, Ha’apai Island group, Vava’u Island group, and the Niu Island group. These islands form a narrow archipelago extending north from the Tropic of Capricorn.
There are many natural wonders in Tonga, and it is also one of the only places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 12-month Volunteer Service assignment based in Tonga
- Flights, accommodation and living expenses provided
- Mentor and support AOD staff in Tonga
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?