Mentee (Volunteer)

Sharing Stories By Shanz; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A community-driven organization in South Africa is seeking passionate mentors for its mentorship program for youth. Ideal candidates should be students or early career professionals with a desire to impact future leaders in fields such as writing, public speaking, and social entrepreneurship. The position requires a commitment to at least 6 months of mentoring starting April 2026, including weekly virtual sessions. Apply by sending your CV to [e-mail].

Benefits

Certificate of participation

Network of changemakers

Growth in leadership skills

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older.
• No prior experience required.
• Passion for mentoring in fields such as writing, public speaking, social impact, and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Mentor diverse youth in their chosen fields.
• Commit to at least 6 months of mentorship.
• Participate in weekly virtual sessions.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Creative writing

Public speaking

Leadership

Networking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Student or early career professional

Job description

Sharing Stories by Shanz (SSBS: 324-109NPO) operates as the Social Responsiveness Initiative under ProEdge Learning Solutions (Pty) Ltd.SSBS functions as the community and development arm of ProEdge, and as such, it is calling on passionate, purpose-driven professionals, creatives, and changemakers to mentor diverse youth from diverse backgrounds in our 2026 mentorship programme. If you believe in the power of stories, leadership, legacy, and transformation, we want you on our team.

Whom We Are Looking For:

We are seeking mentors across the following career‑aligned streams:

• Emerging Writers & Storytellers (early career or student: Authors, journalists, poets, creative writers, editors, publishers, content creators, Public Relations, Digital Marketing)
• Emerging Public Speakers & Educators (Student or early career: Teachers, trainers, speakers, academic mentors)
• Emerging Social Impact Leaders (Student or early career: NPO founders, advocates for human rights, the community, and gender advocates)
• Emerging Mental Health & Wellness Practitioners (Student or early career: Psychologists, coaches, faith‑based counsellors)
• Emerging Education Professionals (Student or early career: Tutors, curriculum developers, educational psychologists)
• Emerging Leadership & Entrepreneurs (Student or early career: Small business owners, project managers, start‑up coaches)

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 17 years or older
• No experience required
• Must be a student or planning to register in the future
• Can also be an early career professional
• A passion for one of the abovementioned fields
• Willing to commit to at least 6 months of mentorship (April–September 2026)
• Availability for at least 1 virtual session per week with your mentor
• Access to email, WhatsApp, Zoom/Google/Teams, Wi‑Fi, and Google Classroom

What Mentees Receive:

• A certificate of participation from SSBS (Registered NPO)
• Feature in the Trailblazer Stories or SSBS Magazine
• Network of like‑minded changemakers and professionals
• Growth in leadership, coaching, and storytelling skills
• The chance to impact the next generation of leaders

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to [e-mail] by January 31, 2026.