WHY JOIN CITY YEAR? |
| City Year is an intensive and challenging programme that offers young people: |
| 1. A life-changing service experience that transforms schools and communities |
| 2. An intensive year of leadership training and skills development that can enhance |
| educational and employment opportunities |
| 3. An opportunity to work in a diverse team with people from all backgrounds |
| WHAT WILL I DO AS A SERVICE LEADER? |
| Through an integrated service-learning programme, City Year Service Leaders mentor children and conduct after school programmes, lead citizens in community service initiatives, and work on other critical issues facing children and communities. At the same time, they develop the skills and knowledge to enhance their learning and employment opportunities upon completing the programme. |
| Service Leaders are trained to work in schools and communities and receive training towards a qualification in Project Management as well as Computer Literacy. |
| Through service and training, City Year Service Leaders are better prepared for life after City Year, regardless of what professions or fields of study they decide to pursue. City Year is committed to helping its graduates to identify employment, training and/or entrepreneurial opportunities upon exiting the programme. |
| WHO CAN APPLY? |
| In selecting City Year Service Leaders, we seek individuals who: |
| • Have experience working with and mentoring children |
| • Have volunteer, service and leadership experience |
| • Are between the ages of 18 and 25 |
| • Are South African citizens or permanent residents |
| • Have completed matric by the start of the programme |
| • Have no criminal record |
HOW TO APPLY |
| If you meet all the eligibility requirements stated above, please contact the recruitment department, or download an application form using the button below. |
| recruitsouthafrica@cityyear.org |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| 1. Is City Year a Learnership? |
| City Year is a full-time National Youth Service Programme, not formal employment nor an educational institution, although we provide accredited training. |
| 2. After Completing City Year, what happens next? |
| Although City Year is not a recruitment or placement agency, City Year helps assist graduates to identify and apply for viable exit opportunities. |
| 3. What if I turn 26 during the year of service - can I still apply? |
| If you'll be 25 for half of the programme year, you can still submit an application for consideration. |