Future Pathways Mentor
Do you like working with young people?
Here's the perfect volunteer role for you.
Yarra Youth Services are looking for volunteers to play an important mentor role in helping young people apply for jobs, write CVs and cover letters, as well as search and apply for courses in tertiary education.
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VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION |
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ROLE TITLE: |
Future Pathways Volunteer Mentor |
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REPORTS TO: |
Youth Support Worker- Pathways |
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UNIT: BRANCH: DIVISION: |
Youth Services Family, Youth and Children’s Services Community Strengthening |
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POLICE CHECK REQUIRED: |
YES |
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK REQUIRED: |
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIRED: |
NO |
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
Our values Accountability, Respect and Courage underpin how we work and our efforts to build a culture based on positive relationships with colleagues and the community.
Program overview
Future Pathways is a weekly, term-based program led by Youth Support Worker-Pathways at the Fitzroy Library. The program is drop in and pairs young people with staff and volunteer to provide one to one education, employment and training support. The program also supports students on their placement to gain direct practice experience with young people and complete their required hours for their study.
The key features of the Future Pathways program are:
- Building the skills and confidence needed to gain and maintain employment
- Applying for TAFE or university
- Connecting young people with employment, education and training opportunities
- Helping young people understand pathways into education and training
- Creating or update resumes
- Writing effective cover letters
- Applying for jobs, internships or apprenticeships
- Developing interview skills and confidence
- Understanding workplace expectations
- Referral pathways to other community organisations and training providers
- Understanding workplace expectations
- Career and industry advice
ROLE OBJECTIVE
The volunteer role will support the Future Pathways program to achieve the following key outcomes:
- Support young people to build their skills, confidence, networks and capacity to successfully navigate education, employment and training pathways
- Provide individualised support for young people participating in Future Pathways Program
- Engage and build rapport with young people including from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and gender diverse backgrounds
- Engage with program stakeholders and partner organisations as directed by Youth Support Worker- Pathways
- Adhere to privacy and confidentiality, inclusive practice, child safety standards and OHS regulations.
Time Commitment: Wednesday 4pm – 7pm (3 hours)
Location: Fitzroy Library
Key requirement: A minimum of 6-month commitment is required however a 12-month period is preferred from February to December 2026. The program does not run during school holidays.
Screening checks: National Police Check (funded)
Working with Children Check (free for volunteers)
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Enjoy engaging with young people with a variety of lived experiences
- Able to work in a team or autonomously as required
- Confident using digital technology and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to commit to a minimum of 6 months.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
- All volunteers are required to attend a short induction session about the volunteer program. This includes completing the compulsory child safety and any other training specific to your volunteering role to enable you to feel confident in undertaking the tasks.
- You will be provided with ongoing support from your Volunteer Supervisor with opportunities for feedback.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Youth Support Worker- Pathways
Internal Liaisons: Youth Services staff
Other staff and volunteers within the organisation as required
External Liaisons: Members of the public
Partnering organisations
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We will provide you with a Volunteer Handbook, Code of Conduct and Volunteer Agreement. As part of the on-boarding process you will be required to sign to acknowledge that you agree with terms in the Volunteer Agreement.
