Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 23rd Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Western Suburbs Melbourne
Sparkways is a social purpose organisation, delivering access to early learning, mentoring and supported employment pathways for the vulnerable and those at risk of or experiencing disadvantage.
We are committed to working alongside people to support building capacity, resilience and independence. Sparkways prides itself on being a trusted and collaborative partner with a passion for discovering new ways of doing things, which are responsive to social need.
Learn more here: https://sparkways.org.au/
Our mentoring program aims to provide young people aged 7-20 with positive experiences at pivotal moments in their lives. It is designed to help young people flourish by connecting them with a positive role model, who they can trust to provide social support, friendship and encouragement.
We currently have 20 young people in the following suburbs awaiting a mentor:
Our mentors come from all walks of life and we welcome anyone willing to make a difference in their community. While there are no formal qualifications needed to become a volunteer mentor, we do look for some specific qualities:
Every mentor is carefully screened to ensure they can provide a safe and respectful environment for our young people. Our screening process is compulsory for all mentors and includes the follow steps:
Sparkways is committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Gender diverse people.
A position description is attached.