Student Volunteer Programme

Preparing learners to participate in our youth projects, conferences and programme events

Our enthusiastic group of student volunteers from various South African universities assist learners with research and public speaking skills to prepare them for participating in our youth projects, conferences and programme events each year. In addition, these volunteers also assist Youth@SAIIA with research as well as provide logistical support for events or activities.

Through tutoring sessions and workshops, these volunteers impart their knowledge and gain valuable new skills through helping high school learners grasp various topics. One of our past volunteers had this to say:

Flagship Projects

Youth Policy Committee

Bringing youth together to understand, comment and participate in policy processes

Young Leaders Conference

Youth hosting negotiation sessions on critical issues facing young people

Negotiation Simulations (Model United Nations)

Researching, debating and learning how the UN and international bodies function

The South African Youth Climate Action Plan (SA YCAP)

A framework to inspire youth-led action across the country

The South African Gender Action Plan (SA YGAP)

Youth-led guidance iforn creating and supporting increasingly gender-inclusive spaces

Student Volunteer Programme

Preparing learners to participate in our youth projects, conferences and programme events

Youth Implementers for Change

Providing opportunities and support for youth to implement climate policy-related project ideas