Become A Volunteer Or Sponsor

There are different volunteering opportunities available at Classroom Buddies in different capacities:

Tutor: Aspiring tutors will work with a group of high school learners from Grades 10 to 12 in any of their strongest subjects.

Mentor: As a mentor, the volunteer will be assigned a group of Grade 12 learners to help with career guidance, university applications, learnerships, and university funding opportunities.

Supporting staff member:  A volunteer will assist the organization with day-to-day operations, duties, and tasks such as auditing, filling out forms, sending emails, and others.

Potential volunteers stand to gain the following:

  • Be exposed to job opportunities, funding, educational opportunities 
  • A recommendation letter and a reference to use on a CV
  • Gain valuable skills (soft skills) and experience
  • Build a strong network of peers and colleagues
  • A chance to gain a certificate of participation
  • Develop yourself as an individual

Duration of volunteering:

  • 80 hours a year, from February to November 
  • Have one tutorial session a week
  • Mentors to have one mentor session a week 
  • No qualification needed (be committed and passionate about volunteering) 

If you would like to sponsor us with books, T-Shirts, stationery supplies or other, please reach out by completing the form below. 

Where

We are currently running our tuoring programme at:

  • SafeHub Alexandra (6125 2nd Ave, Alexandra)
  • Safehub Jabulani, Soweto ( 02229 Isikwama St, Jabulani, Soweto)
  • Abraham Kriel Bambanani ( Corner Marais and, Kamp St, Paarlshoop, Johannesburg)

When

Saturdays from 9am – 4pm

Who

Our team is made up of students, community members and professional volunteers.

Sign up to find out more about becoming a volunteer or sponsor for CBO.

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