Volunteer Mentor - Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program
About this opportunity
As an Inclusive Volunteer Mentor, you will be matched with one of our participants who has previously had barriers to volunteering. You will be in a unique position to attend volunteer shifts with a participant and provide one-to-one assistance to them as they begin their volunteering journey and work towards achieving their goals. These can range from picking up new skills, to gaining experience in a work environment, to building confidence interacting with new people. It’s a rewarding role to be able to help another person as they work towards their employment goals through volunteering.
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability or mental health barriers.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Working with Vulnerable People Check .
• Must be over the age of 18
• Excellent communication skills including active listening
• Have a non-judgmental and understanding attitude
• Be dependable, reliable and punctual
• Treat people with respect, care and dignity
• Be sensitive to the needs and rights of every individual
• The ability to work within the guidelines and legislation appropriate to the position, e.g. Privacy Act and Work Health and Safety
• Have your own transport, or be confident and able to access public transport
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Vulnerable People Card
There is no degree or qualification required, however, as an Inclusive Volunteer Mentor you will be required to complete the initial training sessions prior to being matched with participants. You are also expected to attend and engage in ongoing training opportunities.
Regular Time Commitment: As an Inclusive Volunteer Mentor you will be accompanying participants as they participate in regular volunteering duties. Most commonly these duties are scheduled during the week, however, there may be some weekend duties available. This might be for a couple of hours, a half day or a full day per week. We do request that you commit to the regular time slot, as routine is key for many of our participants.
Mentor commitment: some participants will request a short-term mentor while others require more long-term support. We ask volunteer mentors to commit a minimum of 3 months for short-term matches, and a minimum of 6 months for long-term matches.
Support Provided: The Inclusive Volunteering Coordinators will check in with you, the Inclusive Volunteer Mentor, within a week of your first volunteer support day, and continuing checks will be scheduled monthly. Check-in’s can occur face to face, or over the phone, depending on convenience. VolunteeringACT volunteers also have access to counselling through VolunteeringACT’s Employee Assistance Program services.
Approximately 1 hour per week. Day and time are flexible. We do request that you commit to the regular time slot, as routine is key for many of our participants.
Suitable for- Online & Remote Volunteers
- People with disability
- Skilled Volunteers
- Travelling Volunteers
- Wheelchair Access
- Companionship & Social Support
- Disability Support
- Tutoring & Coaching
Training is provided and will need to be completed prior to commencing as a volunteer.