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Join our network!

We love to welcome OTs and related professions into our network. If you have an interest in practice in low/middle income countries, or have experience and knowledge to share, we would love to hear from you. Those on our membership email list receive information around opportunities for volunteering, providing remote support to OTs on the field, details of our meetings and study days (which contribute to CPD), and other relevant information. To join, please complete the application form below and return it to enquiries@otfrontiers.com.

Volunteering and Work Opportunities

We are not a sending agency, but we are passionate about equipping and collaborating with OTs working in less resourced settings, so we do come across opportunities in other countries. Find more information here. 

Distance Partnerships

Similar to mentoring, but with a strong emphasis on the equality of the relationship, our distance partnerships allow OTs from different countries to share knowledge and skills. Find more information here. 

Grants Schemes

We are delighted to contribute to the projects or CPD of occupational therapists in low and middle income countries. Find out more about applying for a small grant here. To donate to the small grants scheme, please contact us. 

Working Groups

Our Working Groups are recruiting!

We have a number of Working Groups engaged in meaningful projects, including Education, Media, Research and others. If you would like to get involved, please contact enquiries@otfrontiers.com. We look forward to hearing from you! (Please note: the Working Groups primarily collaborate on their projects online.)

Media Platform Working Group

Help us promote the work of OT Frontiers and manage our presence on Meta (Facebook) and X (Twitter), ensuring posts reflect our mission and current activities. If you have skills in communication, design or digital media, your input can help maintain engaging and accurate content, and identify new ways to reach our community.

Resources Working Group

Help us to manage OT Frontiers’ online and physical resources — from useful websites to our GDPR-compliant photo library. If you enjoy organisation and digital curation, you can support us in publishing materials, maintaining accurate records, and identifying new areas of development.

Grant Applications Working Group

This group reviews and coordinates OT Frontiers’ grant applications, liaises with applicants, and ensures all grant documentation and constitutional updates are maintained accurately.

Education Working Group

Help us to strengthen university and student engagement with OT Frontiers. If you’re passionate about supporting students or have experience in education, this group focuses on building academic links, sharing opportunities, and encouraging future collaboration in occupational therapy education.

Research & Development (R&D) Working Group

Help us to identify and promote research activity within OT Frontiers and among members. If you have experience or interest in research, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), this group works to highlight opportunities and share outcomes through our media platforms.

Justice, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Working Group

If you are passionate about equality and inclusion, help us to embed JEDI values across all OT Frontiers activities and projects. This group ensures our work reflects fairness, representation, and respect for diversity in all contexts.

Networking Working Group

Help us to strengthen relationships with allied organisations such as RCOT, WFOT, ADAPT and CTI. If you are interested in partnership-building, you can support us in developing collaborative projects and connecting members with shared interests.

Paediatric Networking Group

If you have an interest in paediatric practice, help us connect therapists working with children around the world. The group has over 20 members who share resources, support mentoring and supervision, and collaborate with the Resources Group to improve access to webinars and materials.

Impact Working Group

Identifies and evaluates the impact of OT Frontiers' work in order to guide our future activities. Help dig into the impact OT Frontiers has had and is having, to help us channel our efforts and resources most effectively, notice areas that need development, and celebrate our triumphs!  

Other ways to get involved:

• Attend (or contribute to) our meetings

• Let us know of any work or volunteering placements in low or middle income countries

• Represent OT Frontiers at conferences

• Connect us with other organisations or conferences you know about