Volunteer mentors helping lead youths to success

ASSIST OUR YOUNG PEOPLE… The Bridge Youth Service is currently seeking expression of interest for volunteer mentor for young people. Photo: Supplied.
ASSIST OUR YOUNG PEOPLE… The Bridge Youth Service is currently seeking expression of interest for volunteer mentor for young people. Photo: Supplied.
ASSIST OUR YOUNG PEOPLE… The Bridge Youth Service is currently seeking expression of interest for volunteer mentor for young people. Photo: Supplied.
ASSIST OUR YOUNG PEOPLE… The Bridge Youth Service is currently seeking expression of interest for volunteer mentor for young people. Photo: Supplied.

DO YOU enjoy working with young people? Would you like to play a positive role in a young person’s life, assist to build confidence and self– awareness and make links into their local communities? The Bridge Youth Service is currently seeking volunteer mentors.

The Bridge Youth Service’s Mentoring Program provides a mentoring program to young people aged 12–25 in the Shepparton region. The program aims to provide a positive role model to young people, facilitate a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals; offering guidance, support and encouragement. They are also seeking mentors who may like to support young people with learner driving hours so they can go for their licence.

As a mentor you will need to be at least 21 years of age, subject to a screening process including a successful Police Check and a Working With Children Check, be available for two hours a fortnight to spend with the mentee and be available for mentor training (provided by The Bridge Youth Service.

For more information or to obtain an information pack, contact Tim at The Bridge Youth Service on 5831 2390 or visit www.thebridge.org.au