Volunteer Youth Mentor
TRY Mentoring is a non-profit organisation aimed at connecting young people with volunteer adult mentors – someone like yourself who can be a mentor and supportive friend.
The program recognises that all young people regardless of their background or circumstances, can benefit from a mentor who can support them to identify their strengths, develop their skills, abilities, behaviours and beliefs.The program is based on either 1-to-1 or group mentoring. Our mentors commit to spending an hour or 2 per week with their mentee for 12 months, though we hope the friendship lasts a lifetime!
In 1-to-1 mentoring, you and your mentee get to decide what you do together, just like any other friendship. A TRY Program Coordinator will be available to support you along the way.
Our group mentoring programs provide the opportunity to engage a small group of young people with 2-3 mentors in a supportive environment for a minimum of 12 months. These youth focused strengths based programs develop throughout the year through the feedback and interests of the young people and volunteers.
Our mentors come from all walks of life with a wide variety of interests and experiences; no formal qualifications are required. Comprehensive training will be provided as part of our thorough screening process. So if you are interested in making a meaningful difference through mentoring then please get in touch.
We currently have young people in need of a mentor from all suburbs of Metropolitan Melbourne. Through mentoring, the young person gains:
Driver’s Licence (C)
Working with Children Check
National Police Certificate payable by TRY;
Further details can be provided on expression of interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
The program recognises that all young people regardless of their background or circumstances, can benefit from a mentor who can support them to identify their strengths, develop their skills, abilities, behaviours and beliefs.The program is based on either 1-to-1 or group mentoring. Our mentors commit to spending an hour or 2 per week with their mentee for 12 months, though we hope the friendship lasts a lifetime!
In 1-to-1 mentoring, you and your mentee get to decide what you do together, just like any other friendship. A TRY Program Coordinator will be available to support you along the way.
Our group mentoring programs provide the opportunity to engage a small group of young people with 2-3 mentors in a supportive environment for a minimum of 12 months. These youth focused strengths based programs develop throughout the year through the feedback and interests of the young people and volunteers.
Our mentors come from all walks of life with a wide variety of interests and experiences; no formal qualifications are required. Comprehensive training will be provided as part of our thorough screening process. So if you are interested in making a meaningful difference through mentoring then please get in touch.
We currently have young people in need of a mentor from all suburbs of Metropolitan Melbourne. Through mentoring, the young person gains:
- The opportunity to develop a significant friendship with an adult mentor
- A positive and safe environment to promote personal growth and self esteem
- The opportunity to participate in a variety of different activities to grow socially and emotionally
- Care by professional staff and trained people who model positive, responsible behaviour
- Be able to participate in volunteer training (up to 15 hours of comprehensive training) on relevant topics and policies - incorporating Child Safe Standards
- Be fully supported by a TRY Mentoring Program Coordinator for the duration of the match
- Develop a fun and supportive friendship with a young person!
Driver’s Licence (C)
Working with Children Check
National Police Certificate payable by TRY;
Further details can be provided on expression of interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
Mandatory
Working w/ Children Check
Driver's License
National Police Certificate
Points to note
TRY has a zero tolerance for child abuse and holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our organisation.
Benefits of Volunteering
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Positive Attitude
Resilience
Growth Mindset
People Management
TRY Mentoring
Volunteer Youth Mentor
Weekly
Melbourne
Weekly
Skills Required
Mentoring
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