Youth Development Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Eswatini • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
About The Project
Are you dedicated to helping young people develop into well-rounded adults with essential employability skills? This opportunity is for you!
Eswatini is harnessing the strength, creativity, and leadership of its young people, who make up more than half the population. Strong school and community engagement structures already support youth development yet major obstacles persist: HIV rates remain high, fewer than half of students advance to high school, and youth unemployment is 53 percent for both young men and women. These challenges not only make the transition to adulthood difficult, but they also limit opportunities, underscoring the urgent need for targeted investment and support.
As a Youth Development Teacher, you will collaborate with teachers, coaches, and school committees to equip the youth with essential skills. Together, you will teach life skills classes, lead clubs that promote healthy behaviors, and support programs that motivate students. Over time, this effort will foster safer, youth‑friendly learning environments and build young people’s confidence, leadership, and employability.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Team up with teachers to create engaging life‑skills lessons.
Plan and lead life‑skills sessions with out‑of‑school youth through weekend clubs and activities.
Create youth clubs that build employability, basic business, and personal money management skills.
Inspire and guide youth to lead projects and initiatives that make a real difference in their schools and communities.
Connect youth with youth-friendly medical services.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a running club or digital literacy training.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, education, youth development, applied behavioral science, or a related field.
OR
Bachelor's degree in social work, social studies, psychology, education, youth development, applied behavioral science, or a related field with at least 3 months of experience working with youth and/or families.
OR
High school diploma or GED and three years of experience working with youth and/or families, preferably from under-resourced communities.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 3, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Are you dedicated to helping young people develop into well-rounded adults with essential employability skills? This opportunity is for you!
Eswatini is harnessing the strength, creativity, and leadership of its young people, who make up more than half the population. Strong school and community engagement structures already support youth development yet major obstacles persist: HIV rates remain high, fewer than half of students advance to high school, and youth unemployment is 53 percent for both young men and women. These challenges not only make the transition to adulthood difficult, but they also limit opportunities, underscoring the urgent need for targeted investment and support.
As a Youth Development Teacher, you will collaborate with teachers, coaches, and school committees to equip the youth with essential skills. Together, you will teach life skills classes, lead clubs that promote healthy behaviors, and support programs that motivate students. Over time, this effort will foster safer, youth‑friendly learning environments and build young people’s confidence, leadership, and employability.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Team up with teachers to create engaging life‑skills lessons.
Plan and lead life‑skills sessions with out‑of‑school youth through weekend clubs and activities.
Create youth clubs that build employability, basic business, and personal money management skills.
Inspire and guide youth to lead projects and initiatives that make a real difference in their schools and communities.
Connect youth with youth-friendly medical services.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a running club or digital literacy training.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, education, youth development, applied behavioral science, or a related field.
OR
Bachelor's degree in social work, social studies, psychology, education, youth development, applied behavioral science, or a related field with at least 3 months of experience working with youth and/or families.
OR
High school diploma or GED and three years of experience working with youth and/or families, preferably from under-resourced communities.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 3, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training