Youth Mentor
Launch HousingThe Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Launch Housing.
Like coaches, mentors work with students through this exploration, which equips the mentee with the tools to replicate good relationships elsewhere: this is considered a major positive outcome in and of itself.
To be successful in this volunteer role, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- An understanding of or a commitment to learn the Advantaged Thinking approach to working with young people and commitment to the program
- Offer a generous and positive outlook and have the ability to explore and encourage others to follow their own interests
- Have developed relationship skills, communication skills and be knowledgeable, while being able to engage and communicate in a non-judgemental manner
- Possess self-awareness with regard to personal strengths and weaknesses: have an ability to ask for help and support, and to set boundaries
- Demonstrate resilience, and perseverance