Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > Broadmeadows
We have an ambitious and singular mission to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and strive to be the go to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community. We believe housing is a basic human right and our values of empowerment, fresh thinking, agility, leadership and courage underpin everything we do.
If you want an opportunity where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to end homelessness, then consider volunteering with Launch Housing!
Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector, it is important to let you know that you will hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying to volunteer. Sustaining the Health & Well-being of our people including volunteers is our priority. We provide adequate training & supervision, Wellbeing Days, and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible - you can organise your own timetable
Life changing experience - you'll contribute to ending homelessness in Melbourne and will give you a sense of fulfilment and purpose
Fun and Positive environment - you'll meet warm and friendly team members who are here to help
Good for your well-being and mental health - research says that volunteering can help fight stress, loneliness and depression and can help improve your confidence
Share your talents - you can utilise your talent and experience as well as learn new skills in a supportive culture
The Education First Youth Foyers (EFYF) are an innovative, partnership model to help young people experiencing homelessness build sustainable lives by providing and combining affordable accommodation, education, training and employment. Youth Foyers help break the cycle of homelessness, create opportunities, and help young people lead independent and fulfilling lives. Launch Housing in partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence, has opened two Education First Youth Foyers, Holmesglen Foyer based at Holmesglen Institute's Waverley campus and the Education First Youth Foyer at Kangan Institute, Broadmeadows.
Both foyers accommodate 40 young people between 16 and 24 years in studio style apartments with communal living and support service areas supervised by trained staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Key services include Education, Employment, Health & Wellbeing, Housing & Living, Social Connections and Civic Participation coaching support and mentoring.
This role will be based in the Broadmeadows Kangan Institute Foyer.
As a Youth Mentor, you can provide valued support to launch Housing and make a difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. You will spend time engaging in social and recreational activities with a designated mentee.
To apply for this opportunity, please click on the “Apply Now” button. Please submit a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.
Please note shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
If you need additional information about this role, please contact Ann Howie on [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Mentor Volunteer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.
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