YearBeyond is calling on young people under 25 to give a year beyond their matric or tertiary studies to help expand the educational horizons of learners in township schools.

At the same time you will be given the chance to gain valuable life and leadership skills, expand your social and economic networks, access bursary and work experience opportunities, acquire a leadership qualification and make a real contribution towards positive change in South Africa.

The programme targets high performing, motivated and committed individuals who have:

• 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
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation

Each volunteer will need to submit an application and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and then security checked.

NOTE: YearBeyond offers a small travel stipend to remunerate volunteers for transport costs incurred through their participation in the programme. Volunteers are NOT salaried employees and the stipend offered is not sufficient to support dependants. Volunteers do not receive any benefits that salaried employees receive.