Raise Youth Mentor - Mitchell, VIC

Raise Foundation; Broadford; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mentoring organization in Broadford is seeking Volunteer Youth Mentors to empower young people through a structured mentoring program. This unpaid role requires a commitment of up to 2 hours per week for 20 weeks, with comprehensive training provided. Volunteers will help young mentees improve their mental health, resilience, and sense of belonging. Join us in building brighter futures together.

Benefits

Free training modules

Positive impact on the community

Qualifications

• Over the age of 21 (minimum age is 20 if studying in a relevant field).
• Can commit to volunteering up to 2 hours per week for 20 weeks.
• Able to complete compulsory training and provide a National Police check.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a young person for improved mental health and skills.
• Participate in free training and ongoing evaluations.
• Provide companionship and social support.

Job description

Build a brighter future today. Mentor a young person. Raise strives to empower young minds through early intervention mentoring, equipping young people with lifelong skills for a brighter future but we cant do it without volunteer mentors.

As experts in our field, we will train you for success before matching you with a mentee. Youll then be the key to transforming that young persons life so they can face a brighter future.

Ongoing evaluation shows that mentoring transforms lives for mentees and mentors. Mentees are supported to improve their mental health via help seeking skills, improve their confidence, resilience and sense of belonging.

Mentors report significant positive benefits as well in communication skill development, connection to their community, sense of purpose and more.

Minimum Requirements

• Over the age of 21 (if studying in a relevant field minimum age is 20).
• Can commit to volunteering with Raise and being available for up to 2 hours per week for the duration of the program (up to 20 weeks).
• Understand that the volunteer role takes place on the same day and time each week, excluding school holidays.
• Can complete the compulsory training and provide (or apply for) a National Police check and Working with Children Check.
• Understand this is an unpaid role.

Schools in Mitchell

• Wallan Secondary College
• Broadford Secondary College

Category

Mentoring & Advocacy

Commitment

Regular – more than 6 months. Volunteering requires up to 2 hours per week for the duration of the program, which runs 20 weeks from April to September (excluding school holidays). The program day and time will be consistent throughout its duration.

Type of Work

Companionship & Social Support.

Training

We offer free training: 8 online training modules (approximately 4 hours of self-paced learning) and a facilitated group mentor training session.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Raise

At Raise, we create safe, inclusive and engaging spaces for young people, our mentors, employees and partners. We welcome volunteer applications from people of all genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Raise Youth Mentor? Apply now. We look forward to speaking with you soon!