The YearBeyond programme has turned out to be a big success in Cape Town, so now it has been expanded to other cities. If you are aged 18-25 you are invited to join up and start your journey of growth and service in your community. A stipend is paid to members.
YearBeyond is a Youth Service partnership between Government, the National Youth Development Agency, donors, and NGOs. Initiated in the Western Cape, YearBeyond is a national programme that provides unemployed youth (18-25 years old) with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or work, while at the same time encouraging a culture of community service.
Are you an 18 to 25 year old who wants to give a year of service to improve the lives of your community?
Apply to become a YeBoneer* now. What’s in it for you?
- Gain valuable life and leadership skills
- Make a real contribution to changing the lives of people.
- Expand your social and economic networks.
*YeBoneers are bright, talented youth volunteers who dedicate a year of service, while building their personal and professional development journey
Towns and Cities Where YearBeyond is available
Beaufort West
Bergrivier and Cederberg
Breede Valley and Langeberg
Buffalo City
Cape Town
Drakenstein
George
Hessequa & Kannaland
Johannesburg
King Sabata Dalindyebo
Knysna and Bitou
Kouga
Laingesburg
Makhanda
Matzikama
Mossel Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay
Ngqushwa
Oudtshoorn
Overstrand and Cape Aghulas
Prince Albert
Saldanha
Stellenbosch
Swartland
Swellendam
Theewaterskloof
Witzenberg
Are you eligible to apply?
Some streams may have additional requirements like a minimum mark in language or Maths. Make sure you are familiar with that before you embark on the application process.
Graduates (Diploma, Degree, Honours etc.) from all fields of study are eligible to apply. Students who are taking the whole year off from their tertiary studies are also eligible to apply.
Pre-Application Checklist
Ensure that you can answer yes to all the following requirements in order to apply:
- Are you between the ages of 18 – 25? This may be different for some streams
- Do you live within a 5km radius of a programme site? See sites on programme pages.
- Do you understand that this is not an employment opportunity?
- Do you understand that you will receive a small allowance and not a monthly salary?
- Are you clear that this is just an application and that you will only be invited for an interview and or assessment if you make the shortlist?
NOTE: YearBeyond is a full-time commitment. Your time on the programme will be full days from Monday – Friday. (This may differ for some streams)
- Do you have a profile on the SAYouth.Mobi datafree website? If not, make sure you register on the site and complete your profile before applying.