Help Johannesburg Dream Center NPC with 7 volunteers for disadvantaged youth and their career dreams
7 volunteers still needed
category
Economic Inclusion & Jobs
sub-category
Career mentoring & placement support
duration
more than 8 hours
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Help Johannesburg Dream Center NPC with 7 volunteers for disadvantaged youth and their career dreams
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Accessing further education can be life-changing, but for many young people the bursary application process can feel confusing and overwhelming. Johannesburg Dream Center is looking for skilled volunteers to help us create a practical **Bursary Application Guide** that we can use when assisting young people from under-resourced communities. Rather than creating a list that quickly becomes outdated, we would like to develop an **evergreen guide that teaches young people how to find and apply for bursary opportunities themselves**. The guide could include: * Where to look for legitimate bursaries * Different types of bursaries and funding opportunities * How to check whether you meet the requirements * When learners should start looking and applying * Typical documents required * How to prepare and organise supporting documents * How to write a strong motivation letter * Tips for completing online applications * How to keep track of application dates and deadlines * What to do if you do not have easy access to a computer or internet * Common bursary application mistakes * How to identify bursary and education scams * What to do after submitting an application * A reusable bursary application checklist and tracker The guide should be **simple enough for a Grade 11 or Grade 12 learner to understand and use independently**. Professionals from banking, education, graduate recruitment, HR, finance, administration, communications and corporate social investment are encouraged to volunteer their skills. Your contribution could leave Johannesburg Dream Center with a resource that helps young people navigate education opportunities for years to come. **Help us turn “Where do I even start?” into a clear path forward.**
Sustainable Development Goals
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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