Merri-bek TAC L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
About this opportunity
The Merri-bek L2P Program is in its 13th year and is delivered by the Inner Northern Local Learning and Employment Network (INLLEN).
We are currently seeking volunteer mentors who are open-minded, calm, supportive and reliable. Mentors should be a positive adult role model, encouraging safe, lawful and responsible driving.
Mentors drive with their learner on a regular basis, to supervise and coach them to ensure driving skills and awareness of road safety rules increase.
The Merri-bek L2P Program Coordinator works with mentors to:
- ensure you are trained and supported in your role
- match you with a young learner driver who has at least basic driving skills
- provide you access to a vehicle (available 7 days) with a fuel card, e-tag and comprehensive vehicle insurance
Along with young people obtaining their probationary drivers’ licence, the benefits of the L2P program for young people include increased access to employment and education opportunities, and increased independence, confidence, life aspiration, social connections and greater community engagement.
The benefits to the mentors who volunteer for the program include self-reported increases in purpose and community connectedness and reduced levels of social isolation.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
• No previous experience or skills required • A community mindset • Covid-19 vaccination
All Volunteer Mentors must undertake a screening and interview process and participate in training (delivered by VicRoads) prior to being eligible to become a Volunteer Mentor.
To become a volunteer mentor in the Merri-bek TAC L2P program, you need to be:
• interested in helping young people
• have 1-2 hours a week to commit
• over 25 years of age
• a current full Victorian driver’s licence holder
• screened by Merri-bek TAC L2P program
• All Volunteers must undergo Police, Licence and Working with Children Checks – costs covered by Merri-bek L2P Program.
1-2 hours a week for a minimum of 12 months. We are flexible with what fits your schedule. Cars are available every day, 8am-9pm.
Suitable for- People Learning English
- Skilled Volunteers
- Work Experience
- Driving & Transportation
- Education & Training
- Tutoring & Coaching
Mentors are required to undertake a selection process in addition to completing a one-day VicRoads mentor training and a 3-hour in-house program Induction and Orientation. The training is designed to better understand the role of a supervising driver on the road. Training and program induction/orientation will be provided for potential volunteers.
ReimbursementThis is an unpaid role.