Get involved

Become a volunteer. Join the movement where you live.

YDTO is 320 members strong with 40 fully active volunteers, and 5000+ young people impacted. Every additional hand is another school we can reach this term.

Volunteer roles

No prior experience with disability work is required — we train every facilitator on the three-phase programme before they lead a session.

Programme Facilitator

Deliver story sessions, reflection groups and interactive demonstrations alongside our team on programme days.

1–2 school days per term

Content & Storytelling

Film, photograph, edit and write the youth-led content that carries disability stories to wider audiences.

Flexible, remote-friendly

SASL & Accessibility Support

Support South African Sign Language sessions and help us keep every activation accessible by design.

Per activation

Community & Events

Help organise flagship moments such as the Cerebral Palsy Walk, expos and community hub activations.

Campaign-based

How to join

Three steps.

02

Orientation

We walk you through the programme framework, safeguarding and accessibility basics.

03

Your first programme

You shadow an experienced facilitator, then co-lead your own session.

Ready to volunteer?

Tell us your name, city and preferred role — we will take it from there.