Help Students Thrive through Mentoring - Baldivis

SEEK Volunteer; Baldivis; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A volunteer organization in Western Australia seeks caring individuals to mentor high school students. Volunteers will spend one hour a week engaging in activities, offering encouragement and support. Ideal candidates are approachable, reliable, and committed to helping students thrive in their education. Training and support are provided to ensure a positive experience.

Benefits

Training workshops

Screening checks reimbursed

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to support and brighten the days of students.
• Ability to interact warmly with children and volunteers.
• Ready to collaborate and contribute to a dedicated team.
• Punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Support a high school student who needs one-on-one time.
• Engage in fun activities and offer guidance.
• Spend one hour a week together at school.

Skills

Caring about children

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

• Support a high school student who needs a bit of one-on-one time with a caring adult.
• Enjoy getting to know each other through chats, games and/or fun activities.
• Offer guidance, encouragement and a positive outlook if they are facing challenges.
• Spend one hour a week together at school with the support of staff and EdConnect.

Why This Matters:

• Make a Difference: When students feel supported, they are more likely to engage in their learning and feel positive about their education.
• Support your local school: join their efforts to ensure that no child falls behind in school.

The best bit?When students greet you with big smiles! They love being matched with a mentor.

About you:

• You care about children: A genuine desire to support and brighten the days of students. You are approachable, understanding and patient.
• You enjoy connecting: Able to interact warmly with children, school staff, and fellow volunteers. You enjoy connecting with children from diverse backgrounds.
• You are a team player: Ready to collaborate and contribute to a dedicated team.
• You are reliable: Punctual and dependable, ensuring a consistent listening ear for the student.
• You are happy to complete screening and training: We will support you to complete the screening checks and training modules we need to keep students safe.

Requirements:

• A belief in young people’s potential and a willingness to share your time and patience.
• Consistency and reliability to be there for students when they need it most.
• We will assist you to get a Working with Children Check and Education Police Clearance.

Companionship & Social Support , Education & Training , Tutoring & Coaching

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers , Wheelchair Access

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

You’ll have access to friendly, easy-to-understand training workshops to get started. Ongoing support will be available to ensure you feel confident and connected throughout the school year.

Time required

Short time, big difference! From one hour a week on a day that works for both you and the school, during school terms.

Reimbursement

Screening checks are paid for by us and/or reimbursed.

Requirements

• National Police Certificate
• Others
• Working with Children Check

A strong belief in the willingness of young people to thrive and achieve. A readiness to share your skills and knowledge and take an interest in your student or students. Reliability and demonstrated commitment to your volunteering role.