Build a brighter future today. Mentor a young person.

Raise strives to empower young minds through early intervention mentoring, equipping young people with lifelong skills for a brighter future but we can’t do it without volunteer mentors.

We recruit and train everyday people like you to become volunteer mentors working with young people in years 7, 8 and 9 who would benefit most from a mentor. Through the time spent with your mentee, you will see and feel the difference you make! As experts in our field, we’ll train you for success before placing you in one of the most respected youth mentoring programs in the country.

Minimum requirements

• Over the age of 21 (unless studying in a relevant field, confirm you are over 20).

• Can commit to volunteering with Raise and being available for 2 hours per week, approximately 20 weeks per year.

• Understands that the volunteer role takes place on the same day and time each week, excluding school holidays.

• Can complete the compulsory training and provide ( or apply for) a National Police check and Working with Children Check.

• Understands this is an unpaid role.

Schools in Sutherland Shire

• Cronulla High School
• Engadine High School
• Kirrawee High School
• Lucas Heights Community School
• OLMC Catholic College Burraneer
• Sylvania High School
• The Jannali High School

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Raise Youth Mentor? Apply now. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Raise

At Raise, we create safe, inclusive and engaging spaces for young people, our mentors, employees and partners. We do this through our commitment to build and foster an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome volunteer applications from people of all genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.