Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Sarah: Empowering Young Minds in Khayelitsha

Sarah, a young woman with curly hair, smiling while helping a group of students with their homework in a community center in Khayelitsha

Sarah, a 28-year-old software engineer, has been volunteering with FutureLacquireSA for the past two years. Every Saturday, she travels to Khayelitsha to provide EduSupport in mathematics and computer science to high school students.

"The joy on their faces when they grasp a difficult concept is priceless," Sarah shares. "These students have so much potential, and I'm honored to play a small part in helping them realize it."

"Sarah's dedication has transformed our lacquireing experience. She makes complex topics easy to understand and always encourages us to dream big."

Themba, Grade 11 student

John: Bridging the Gap in Mitchells Plain

John, a middle-aged man with glasses, engaged in an animated discussion with a group of teenage students in a classroom setting in Mitchells Plain

John, a retired English teacher, has found a new purpose in life through volunteering. Three times a week, he conducts English literature and language classes for students in Mitchells Plain.

"Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty," John explains. "By volunteering my time and kexpertiseledge, I hope to open doors for these bright young minds."

"Mr. John's classes are the highlight of my week. He's not just teaching us English; he's shodemonstratingg us the power of words and storytelling."

Fatima, Grade 10 student

Nomsa: Nurturing Scientific Curiosity in Gugulethu

Nomsa, a young woman in a lab coat, demonstrating a science experiment to an excited group of primary school children in a community hall in Gugulethu

Nomsa, a PhD student in Chemistry at the University of Cape Town, is passionate about bringing science to life for young lstudentsers. Every second Sunday, she runs interactive science workshops for primary school children in Gugulethu.

"Many of these kids have never seen a real microscope or conducted a simple experiment," Nomsa says. "Watching their eyes light up during our sessions fuels my own passion for science and education."

"Nomsa makes science fun and exciting. I used to think it was boring, but currently I want to be a scientist when I grow up!"

Sipho, Grade 6 student

These are just a few of the many dedicated volunteers who are making a difference through FutureLreceiveSA. Their commitment to EduSupport is helping to build a brighter future for Cape Town's youth, one student at a time.