Volunteer Information Night

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Could you mentor someone, help a young person learn to drive or provide homework support?

Yarra Ranges Council is holding and information night for anyone interested in volunteering in its mentoring programs for young people.

Mayor Jim Child, who is himself has been a mentor with the L2P learning to drive program, encouraged people to learn more about what they could do to help young people.

“Mentoring is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and make a difference in a young person’s life,” he said.

“I know I have been enriched as a person from the time I’ve spent with young people.”

Youth Services at Yarra Ranges Council coordinates three mentoring programs that focus on helping young people reach their full potential through positive relationships with adult mentors.

They are now recruiting for all programs, with a particular focus on male mentors.

An information night will be held on Wednesday 13 March at the Montrose Town Centre from 6.45 to 8pm.

Please RSVP by 8^th March to Maria McLoughlin in Youth Services on 9294 6716 or email m.mcloughlin@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Youth Services Mentoring Programs

Jindi Woraback involves a one-to-one relationship between a volunteer adult mentor and a young person. The program is based on having fun, sharing interests and recreational activities. Mentors are required to commit one hour per week for a 12 month period. Volunteers will be given training and are required to complete a criminal history and Working with Children clearance.

L2P gives licensed drivers the chance to supervise a learner driver practice session to help them become a safe and lawful driver. Those learning to drive face significant barriers to getting their licence. The L2P program includes training, a safe vehicle and ongoing support. Volunteers must complete a screening program and commit to a minimum of one hour a week for 12 months.

Homework Group is an afterschool program which focuses on assisting young people with academic achievements and outcomes within a positive learning environment. Homework support group is open to young people aged 12-18 years and is held at the Lilydale Library for 1.5 hours a week