Are you are a high-achieving, motivated and committed individual who has:
By dedicating a year after matric or your tertiary studies, you could help expand the education horizons of learners in underperforming schools, while also enhancing your own social and economic networks. You will also have access to bursary and work experience opportunities, acquire a leadership qualification and make a real contribution to positive change in South Africa.
The Year Beyond is an educational enrichment programme aimed at assisting underperforming schools through after-school academic support. This programme appeals to local and international volunteers with mathematics, technology and language skills to give a year of their time to tutor primary and secondary school learners in these subjects.
Volunteers will work in groups to help the Western Cape Government improve the academic excellence of learners in underperforming schools and ultimately stem the problem of learner drop outs.
The minimum requirements for Year Beyond volunteers are:
How to apply
To be part of this exciting new programme, submit the online form or click here to download the PDF version and send it to apply@yearbeyond.org.za.
Via - Western Cape Government
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Good academic results and competencies in maths, science, technology and English
- A track record of community involvement
- Problem-solving skills
- An ability to work in a diverse environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- A creative and innovative flair
By dedicating a year after matric or your tertiary studies, you could help expand the education horizons of learners in underperforming schools, while also enhancing your own social and economic networks. You will also have access to bursary and work experience opportunities, acquire a leadership qualification and make a real contribution to positive change in South Africa.
The Year Beyond is an educational enrichment programme aimed at assisting underperforming schools through after-school academic support. This programme appeals to local and international volunteers with mathematics, technology and language skills to give a year of their time to tutor primary and secondary school learners in these subjects.
Volunteers will work in groups to help the Western Cape Government improve the academic excellence of learners in underperforming schools and ultimately stem the problem of learner drop outs.
The minimum requirements for Year Beyond volunteers are:
- 24 years old or younger.
- Personal initiative, courage, leadership and self-management.
- A minimum of a matric certificate with good (60% plus) pass in English and maths (graduates are also encouraged to apply).
- Computer skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to making a difference and impacting on the lives of others.
How to apply
To be part of this exciting new programme, submit the online form or click here to download the PDF version and send it to apply@yearbeyond.org.za.
Via - Western Cape Government
