Peer Educators: Adolescent and Young People (Volunteers) – (Re- Advertisement) at South African National AIDS Council - SANAC

Roles and Responsibilities:

Furthermore, the Peer Educators will:

• Serve as a youth representative on AYP HIV Prevention related matters at workshops, advisory committees, meetings and on task forces in the district
• Raise awareness and mobilize peers for youth prevention programs
• Speak publicly, as, and when required, on HIV Prevention matters that affect the youth
• Identify and collaborate with local stakeholders to support and actively participate in AYP HIV prevention programs
• Support organizations to develop youth friendly policies and procedures to create more opportunities for all young people
• Develop a knowledge sharing hub to document lessons that can be shared across Districts
• Advocate for availability and accessibility of youth friendly services at local level.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly report done by ambassadors and share with District AIDS Coordinator and other relevant structures.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Peer Educators – AYP must be a female between the ages of 18-24 years
• Peer Educators – AYP should be in good academic standard with minimum requirement of Completed Matric overall and must agree to maintain that good standing throughout their term. Tertiary Education will be added advantage
• Must be familiar and have participated in AYP programs before
• Peer Educators – AYP must be prepared to meet all the obligations outlined in the ‘Roles and Responsibilities’
• Ability to communicate and engage at different levels
• Ability to empower other AYP in their communities
• Report writing and negotiation skills