ID: 150186

Pilbara RYDE Driving Mentor

Young People Regular - less than 6 months Across: Karratha WA, Wickham WA, Roebourne WA, Dampier WA

About this opportunity

Not all young people have access to the fundamentals they need to be able to complete their 50 hours of supervised driving. Sometimes they won’t have access to a car or a supervisor and often cannot offered the costs associated with paying for private driving lessons.

As a volunteer Driving Mentor, you will help to remove these barriers experienced by disadvantaged young people when trying to obtain their licence. Driving Mentors will take participants for drives in the Karratha suburbs and surrounding areas. The sessions are a chance for young people to practice driving and complete their required 50 hours of supervised driving.

The primary role of a Driving Mentor is to build up participant’s confidence and hours on the road. Driving Mentors may also demonstrate different driving skills like parking and negotiating roundabouts. The Driving Mentor role is a rewarding experience as you build positive relationships with participants and assist them to achieve their goals.

Applications are open all year round.

Full training is provided and associated costs covered.


Additional requirements

Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.

To be eligible to become a Volunteer Driving Mentor you must fit the following criteria:
• Over 21 years of age
• Hold a current C class drivers licence for four or more years continuously
• Current Working With Children card (or willing to obtain one)
• Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain one)
• Be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol Test
• Complete a driving session with our partnered driving school

RRKAC will cover costs for WWCC and PC as required.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

Daily between 9am to 6pm. Mentors will be required for a minimum of 2 hour shifts. Shifts are subject to volunteer availability.

Suitable for
  • Travelling Volunteers
Type of work
  • Companionship & Social Support
  • Driving & Transportation
Training

RRKAC will provide all necessary inductions and training.

Reimbursement

Approved expenses may be reimbursed.