Driving Mentor for L2P Program
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood CentreTasks / Activities
• Pick up and drop off the learner from an agreed location
• Follow all road/driving laws and regulations to the best of your ability
• Use respectful language and manner towards learner drivers and
other road users during lessons
• To impart your driving knowledge and experience in a caring, patient
and nurturing way.
• Provide constructive, valuable and meaningful instructions and
feedback when supervising or supporting learners
• To follow the correct procedures as outlined in the provided policies
and report any incidents or breach of guidelines to the L2P
Coordinator.
• Learner logbooks and in-car paperwork to be completed at each
lesson.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all PMNC staff, volunteers
and L2P learner drivers.
- There is to be no contact outside L2P scheduled lessons, including via phone, text, Facebook or any other social media platform.*
Experience/qualifications required including essential and desired
Required:
• Driving history – must have a good driving history • Have an appropriate knowledge of the NSW Road laws • Effective communication skills • Ability to empathise with clients in crisis • Friendly and non-judgmental approach
Desirable:
• A commitment to improving equal access and support for all members of our community, especially those from culturally diverse, financially disadvantaged, Aboriginal, LGBTQI+ and ability challenged groups.
Training
• Keen to Drive will support new mentors if required (in-car supervision with a learner) • Support from L2P Coordinator • First Aid Certificate training available at various times throughout the year (no cost to mentor) • Other in-house training will be offered as it is available
Benefits of this volunteer role to the organisation and benefits to the community
• This program works towards encouraging independence and breaking the cycle of disadvantage by assisting to provide access to employment, further education etc. • Being part of a caring team • Ongoing HNS training
Mandatory Requirements - at no cost to the mentor
• Services NSW – Driving History Report • NSW Police Check • NSW Working with Children Check • Child Safe eLearning Course • Must agree to breathalyse the learner driver and yourself before every lesson