World Boccia is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and wellbeing across our sport. In line with this commitment, and with our responsibilities as the International Federation for the Paralympic sport of boccia, we are seeking to strengthen our safeguarding framework by forming a Safeguarding Committee.
We are therefore inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals to volunteer in the following roles:
These roles will play a critical part in supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of safeguarding policies and practices across the World Boccia community.
Lead Safeguarding Officer
The Lead Safeguarding Officer will act as the primary point of contact for safeguarding matters within World Boccia, coordinate the work of the Safeguarding Committee, and support the consistent application of safeguarding standards at international level.
Safeguarding Committee
The Safeguarding Committee will provide advice and guidance to World Boccia on safeguarding matters, contribute to policy development and review, deal with any safeguarding breaches that occur, implement safeguarding training and support a safe and inclusive environment for all participants in our sport.
Applications
Applications should be made through a CV and covering letter with an indication if the candidate would like to be considered for one or both positions. These should be sent via email to Dr Ilona Berry (Business Support and Development Manager) at admin@worldboccia.com no later than Sunday 15th March 2026.
We very much need and welcome candidates of all genders, backgrounds and nationalities, in keeping with our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and representation. Furthermore, no experience of boccia is required.
Please could share this opportunity within your networks to enable us to recruit the right people for these important roles.
We thank you for your continued support and for your commitment to ensuring boccia remains a safe, respectful, and inclusive sport for all.
