Volunteer with Beacon Foundation to inspire young people
3 weeks ago
Help Break the Cycle of Disadvantage and Empower Young People to Build Brighter Futures
In today’s job market, many young people are left behind, lacking the career confidence and skills needed to have the aspiration, motivation, and ability to determine their working future.
Students that have access to mentorship and exposure to industry experience lower levels of youth unemployment, higher wages, and greater job satisfaction.
We believe in supporting the aspirations of all young people, regardless of their postcode or background.
We are seeking industry professionals to participate in our career readiness workshops with Year 7-12 students. You will have the opportunity to assist young people explore their career options, develop job-readiness skills, and increase their career confidence.
Our programs are led by experienced facilitators in a fun, workshop-style format, making it an engaging experience for everyone involved.
For information on our programs, please visit beaconfoundation.org.au/beacon-short-courses
What’s required:
- 2-2.5 hours of your time with no on-going commitment.
- Minimal preparation is required (no formal training).
- A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) which is free for volunteers. If you don’t already have one, we’ve made the process easy with a state-specific guide available here.
- An enthusiasm to engage with young people
If you would like to know more, apply below, and we will get in touch.
Education & Training , Tutoring & Coaching
Suitable for
People with disability , Skilled Volunteers , Travelling Volunteers , Young Adults, 18 - 24
Commitment
One off - a few hours
Training
We provide a one-page volunteer guide which provides you with all the information required to provide a valuable for the students.
Time required
2-2.5 hours per program, held at local high schools during school hours.
Reimbursement
N/A
Requirements
- Working with Children Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
- 2-2.5 hours of your time with no on-going commitment.- Minimal preparation is required (no formal training).- A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) which is free for volunteers. If you don’t already have one, we’ve made the process easy with a state-specific guide available here.- An enthusiasm to engage with young people
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