Get involved
There is a place for you at Bathopedi.
Whether you need support, want to volunteer, have an idea, or want to help build something meaningful, here's how to begin.
I need support
Reach out, we'll walk with you.
If you or your family are going through a hard season, Bathopedi's counselling and support programmes are here. Get in touch and we'll point you to the right person or programme.
Professional support and referral services may be available depending on the situation. Please don't include highly confidential medical or personal information when first reaching out.
I want to help
Volunteer your time and skills.
From time to time we hold and organise events and campaigns focused on building good community practices and social engagement, to help redesign social relationships in our communities. Your assistance is constantly needed, whether general or professional.
If you're interested in volunteering, send your details to volunteering@bathopedi.co.za.
Partner with us
Build something meaningful, together.
As a social enterprise, Bathopedi welcomes business-to-business and brand partnerships. We also work with organisations and community groups who share our mission across economy, spiritual growth and family support.
If you're interested in partnering with us, please send your partnership proposal to partnerships@bathopedi.co.za.
Careers
Join the team.
Our mission is to help build a good, socially sound family unit, and we are always on the lookout for talent that can help achieve it. Explore opportunities and apply to join us.
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Support the mission
Economic opportunity, shared.
Bathopedi operates as a social enterprise built on the stokvel tradition of pooled, accountable contribution. A share of the profit from our stores and investment avenues goes toward helping families in real financial hardship find their economic balance. Formal giving and investment channels will be published here once confirmed.
Membership
Join as a member couple.
Bathopedi membership is open to live-in and married couples, and is focused on strengthening the family unit. After an application, an authenticating agent carries out an interview, and a three-month couple assessment follows before full membership begins. Download the documents below to see the full terms, fees and process.
Membership Application Form
The preliminary application: terms & conditions, Partner A/B details, banking details and the household declaration.
Available offline — fill it in your own PDF reader, no internet required once downloadedMembership Benefits & Fees
Registration and monthly contribution amounts, and the full list of financial and life-planning membership benefits.
Available offline — a read-only reference documentCompleting the form does not submit it to Bathopedi automatically. Once filled in, please email it, deliver it in person, or print and sign it by hand before submitting it to the Initiative.