Be A Mentor

Would you like to help young people?
Invest your past in their future!
Older Australians have a lot of expertise, and wisdom to share with
younger generations. A new pilot program, Mentors for our Students,
provides an ideal opportunity for retired people, with skills in health
and transport industries, maths, science and engineering, to mentor
young people in secondary schools.
Western LCP is one of 25 Local Community Partnerships piloting a
mentoring in schools program in Brimbank and Hobsons Bay. The
Local Community Partnership matches students in years 9 – 12 with
recently retired or soon to be retired tradespeople, as well as
professionals who have skills, qualifications and experience in the
above areas.
The aim of the program is to inspire young people, broaden their
horizons, encourage them to stay on at school, and help them make
informed career choices. It’s an opportunity for older Australians to
invest their past in the future of young people in their community.
Mentors will be trained and supported by the Western Local
Community Partnership.
Commitment: 1 hour mentoring per week for 10
weeks.
If you are interested, please contact
Bill O’Connor on (03) 8311 5800 or 0438 039 446