Mentors are needed as role models, inspiring new and emerging leaders to have a positive impact in their places of work, study or community. Mentors help young leaders promote peace and justice through local actions, providing them with guidance and support to reach their goals. Mentors help young people reach their potential to build a better world.

You will be able to provide a style of mentoring that is matched with your strengths and preferences, and the needs of mentees. This may include:

• short term project based mentoring or more longer term developmental mentoring
• one-on-one mentoring or in small groups
• mentoring for youth leaders with specific needs, such as migrants and refugees
• in person, virtual or hybrid mentoring options available

You will be required to meet with your mentee at a mutually agreed location on a monthly basis at a minimum to discuss how they are developing their local action or project. Mentors are required to acknowledge achievements to build on and help address issues that arise in a non judgemental way. Mentors help young leaders articulate their values and progressively enable them become better leaders in their community, place or work or study.

No experience is necessary as mentors are selected based on life experience, personal skills and aptitudes. Training and coaching is available for those who wish to develop their mentoring skills, that you can use in your personal and professional life. Mentors are required to meet with other mentors every 3 months for peer based feedback and support.

YCW is a faith based youth leadership development organisation, inclusive of young people 15-29 years old from all faith and cultural backgrounds. The YCW develops leaders for all aspects of work and community life, having an impact on their peers through local actions that are run by and for young people. YCW has branches in most capital cities and is part of an international youth movement.

All mentors will be required to adhere to YCW's Code of Conduct at all times and successfully complete a National Police Check and a Working With Children Check.