CMY’s Employment Empowers (previously 'Pathways') Program provides a new approach to supporting young people to find and succeed in employment. CMY recognises the need to provide additional support to young people from a refugee or migrant backgrounds looking for their first job or looking to begin their career.

CMY is seeking volunteers to join this program from across a range of professional and hands-on industries. Volunteers will provide mentoring support to young people as they apply for work and undertake work experience or start work.

We are looking for people who:

1. Are interested in supporting young people from a migrant or refugee background
2. Can commit for at least a 12-month period
3. Can reliably attend catch ups with their mentee and be available on the phone
4. Have at least 3 years professional work experience and a good understanding of job seeking requirements and employment norms
5. Can be a positive and engaging role model for young people seeking career development
6. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
7. Can work autonomously, be self-reflective and respond to feedback and directions from CMY staff.
8. Are able to travel to an agreed Melbourne location to meet their mentee

Applicants are required to pass a child safety screening process including referee checks.

Feel free also or contact us with your questions – we would love to hear from you!