Job Volunteering

Youth can assist in a company and do some tasks without expecting
pay but to gain experience in doing the job. This can be done on a part-time
basis.

In the countryside, there may be a limited number of career possibilities.
Church and school careers might be common because almost all
communities have a faith-based organization and a school to cater to
children there. These institutions could also have a secretary or receptionist.
Youth can find out more about these careers by talking with the
people who work in them.

As a caregiver, you can help children and youth learn about careers that
might be possible for them outside the community. Children may be
interested in a career that would involve going to a larger community,
either for training or to work. If this is the case, they will need support
not only to learn more about the career but to move outside of their
home community. Think about how you might help Thuli, in the story
below, fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher.

Can you think of some ways that you could help Thuli become comfortable
with moving to the city to take advantage of her scholarship?

Perhaps you have a friend in the city who would help her get acquainted
or know of an organization where she could meet some friends.
Maybe she just needs someone to go with her for the first few days until
she is settled.