Whitelion's vision is for a world where no young person is left behind, where all young people have the right to equitable opportunities to reach their potential. We exist to build positive connections and pathways to work for young people at risk. Success depends on the voice and lived experience of highly vulnerable, high risk young people, systems around them and the Whitelion community.

About the role

As a Volunteer Mentor, you will support a young person in Out of Home Care to connect into their community and have positive and meaningful, targeted social experiences. The guidance you provide will help to increase their social confidence, reduce feelings of isolation and develop the young person's capacity to develop diverse, positive and sustainable community connections.

Over the course of your mentor relationship, you will provide regular role modelling and guidance, ensuring the young person you are supporting is able to access and pursue positive interests, hobbies or activities within their community.

About you

You will bring the following personal competencies and attributes to the role:

• You are friendly, engaging and able to establish communication with a young person in a non-judgmental manner.
• You are open to learning from young people and able to recognise their unique perspective, experiences and contributions.
• You have good awareness of your capabilities and will confidently ask for support and guidance when needed including when ethical challenges may arise.
• You remain calm under pressure and are open to receiving and discussing feedback.
• You understand or have experience in setting and maintaining professional boundaries
• You can recognise your feelings and prejudices and manage your emotions appropriately in a range of sensitive or challenging situation
• You have a high degree of integrity and you understand the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality and always respecting the privacy of young people.

In addition to these competencies you will be available to commit to regular contact with a young person over a 12-month period, as well as attending monthly supervision meetings with your program coordinator (generally online).

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our Whitelion Youth website and submit an application form relevant to the role.

Contact us

Please reach out to the Program Coordinator with any questions about the role, the program or volunteering with Whitelion Youth. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Community Connections Program

Ailsa Gibson-Sheridan, Community Connections Coordinator - West Email: ailsa.gibson-sheridan@whitelion.asn.au M: 0421 711 765

Vera Henderson, Community Connections Coordinator - North Email: Vera.Henderson@whitelion.asn.au M: 0432 487 553

Community Integration Program

Lindsey Hogg, Manager Connections - North & West Metro Email: Lindsey.Hogg@whitelion.asn.au

Whitelion acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which it is situated, and we pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across the nation. Whitelion commenced its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan in 2020.