V- Supervising Driver/mentor

6 months ago


Coburg North, Australia Salvos Stores Australia Full time

Start your mission volunteer experience with The Salvation Army today

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Job Description Summary

Start your volunteer experience with The Salvation Army today

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values; if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to review our current vacancies.
- Job Description
- Your role is first and foremost about supporting safe driving: role modelling it, speaking about it, and helping a young person practice and consolidate the driving skills learned with a professional Driving Instructor. As part of this role, you will sit in the car with the young driver and assist in logging the 120 hours of supervised driving required to sit the test.- In addition, you will provide constructive feedback, model respectful communication, patience, and clear boundaries. Volunteer Mentors have a strong ability to demonstrate empathy, consistency, reliability and promote safe and stable relationships.- Volunteers are intrinsic to the success of the program and participant; they will be providing much needed on-going support and mentorship to program participants. To help set volunteers up for success, they will be provided with extensive and necessary training, on-going support and become a valued member of the team. The Salvation Army will also provide a fully equipped vehicle for driving sessions with the young driver.- Volunteering with The Salvation Army is a great opportunity to actively support one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations. It will also help you gain experience, skills and knowledge in a highly supportive environment. At The Salvation Army we care about our volunteers and are dedicated to ensuring your experience is both rewarding and memorable. You can go home every day knowing you’ve contributed to something special.- Qualifications and experience requirements for the Role- Enjoy working with young people.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with young people through effective communication and relationship building.
- Flexible and Patient
- Mandatory requirements for the role- Willingness to undertake The Salvation Army’s Criminal History Record Check (at the organisation’s expense)
- Be over 21 years old
- Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check
- Willingness to engage in training provided for the role
- Current unrestricted Driver Licence and 3 years safe driving record.
- Fully vaccinated
- Time Commitment- Willingness to engage in training provided
- 2 hours or more a week/fortnight
- 7 days flexible (Morning and Evenings available)
- Minimum 3-month commitment

Development opportunities with this role:
This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop mentoring, communication, and instruction skills. Moreover, develop positive relationships with at-risk young people.
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._



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