Youth Mentoring Volunteer - Brisbane
About this opportunity
We’re looking for volunteers aged who are caring, compassionate, conscientious, and non-judgmental. We aim to support young people form positive relationships with volunteer leaders and develop friendships with other young people from the local area.
Sense Youth Mentoring is a volunteer-run care and respite program. It involves one weekend activity day per month where young people participate in various activities such as laser tag, bowling, arts and crafts, swimming, virtual reality, sports, and visits to zoos, museums, and aquariums. The program is for young people aged 14-17 years old who may come from various challenging backgrounds and who would not normally have these kinds of opportunities. On Sense, there is a focus as well on the personal development and upskilling of the teenagers, which is facilitated through personal development sessions (on topics such as respectful relationships, job skills, goal setting, mental health, etc.).
As a volunteer leader, the main responsibilities involved in the role include:
- Attending Sense once a month
- Participation in the planning and coordination of Sense
- Participation in the planned activities with the young people
- Assisting in transporting young people to and from Sense
- Helping to ensure the young people have a fun, safe day
- Providing support and guidance to the young people, journeying alongside them as a role model and mentor.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . National Police Certificate *. Others . Working with Children Check *.
To volunteer with the Sense Youth Mentoring program you must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have received your COVID-19 vaccination (two doses). You must also be willing to complete a Police Check and obtain a Blue Card. We can provide you with the paperwork and process it for you.
8:00am - 5:00pm, once a month on a Sunday.
Suitable for- Skilled Volunteers
A one-off, 2-hour training session one weeknight.