Family violence Women mentoring
About this opportunity
Are you female and over 35 and want to support a women recovering from the impact of family violence? Living in one of the following LGAs: Monash; Banyule; Boroondara; Whitehorse; Maroondah; Knox and Manningham? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and empathize? Are you understanding and non-judgmental? Can you commit to attending monthly meetings and to ongoing learning and skill development?
DAWN is a mentoring program that links trained volunteer Mentors with women recovering from the impacts of family violence. Mentors provide one-on-one support for one to two hours a week for 12-24 months.
A Mentor provides practical and emotional support to a woman, for example by
• Going with her for walks, to cafes for coffee or to movies, • Helping her link in with other services, • Supporting her at appointments or at court, and/or • Helping her access information and resources.
What can the DAWN program do for you? • Volunteers receive initial training to increase their understanding of the nature, prevalence and gendered drivers of family violence and its impacts, and training in the role of the Mentor. • Ongoing training and support are provided via the monthly Mentor Meetings. The DAWN Coordinators also provide support and information to Mentors individually, as needed. • Mentors have the opportunity to support women in recovery from family violence. • Mentors have the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. • Mentors have the opportunity to be part of a unique program which benefits from Doncare’s experience as a leading provider of quality community services in Manningham and beyond, for over 50 years
If you want to know more about the role go to: DAWN Volunteer Mentor Role To apply, please complete an application form at: DAWN Volunteer Mentor Application
Additional requirements
Driver's Licence (C) . Driver's Licence . National Police Certificate *. Others . Working with Children Check *.
Highly Desirable
• Mandarin and Cantonese speaking mentors are encouraged to apply, especially those who live in the Doncaster and Box Hill areas.
Other Requirements:
• Offer of appointment subject to satisfactory National Police check and Working with Children Check
• Must have a current Driver’s License
Conditions of appointment:
• Offer of appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period
• Adhere to the Child Safe Standards when working with children and young people. Doncare is committed to adhering to the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards which are embedded in our organisational culture and reflect our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• All volunteers and staff of Doncare must adhere to Doncare’s Code of Conduct and OH&S policies, as well as other relevant policies and procedures.
1-2 hours a week and an additional 2 hours per month for the monthly Mentor Meetings, for a minimum commitment period of 12 months. You must be able to attend a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of the month.
Suitable for- Skilled Volunteers
Regular Monthly training in Doncaster 2 day initial training on Family Violence