Current Positions

We are seeking volunteers to take on a live-in mentor role with young people exiting the child protection system.

• opportunity to work in a supportive enthusiastic team making a difference in the lives of young people
• ongoing training, support and guidance
• located in Melbourne’s North / North West

The Position: 

The Lead Tenant’s role is to live at the selected property with another Lead Tenant and two young people and establish positive and meaningful relationships. Lead Tenants are required to act as positive role models and to provide informal support to the young people within the household. Lead Tenants are not required to pay rent or utilities (excluding telephone).

Would you like to be a positive role model and support young people to build independent living skills and transition to independent living?

• Are you compassionate and interested in making a real difference in young people’s lives?
• Would you like to receive free accommodation?
• Easily combine this volunteer live-in role with your work or study commitments.
• Western and Northern suburbs locations

Overview of the Program

COMPASS is a leaving care initiative between Anglicare Victoria and Vincent Care and is Australia’s largest Social Impact Bond. COMPASS will help young people successfully transition from Out of Home Care and set them on a positive path to independence.  The COMPASS Model

Through the COMPASS program, young people have the opportunity to live in a property with a mentor. The Live-In Mentor’s role is to provide direction, encouragement and support for the young people aged 18-20 years.

Live-In Mentors are required to act as positive role models and assist the young people in the house to develop independent living skills. They are expected to demonstrate a positive and balanced lifestyle and be engaged in some form of employment, study or training. They are also required to participate equally in domestic chores and duties and to ensure that any conflicts arising within the household are dealt with in a positive and productive manner.

Live-In Mentors are not paid workers but volunteers. They are required to equally contribute to utility expenses, however are not required to pay rent. Live-In Mentors receive an honorarium payment of $70 per week.

• Are you a fully licensed driver over 21 years old and interested in young people and road safety?  We are looking for enthusiastic people who can commit 1-2 hours a week to help a learner driver to get their licence.
• The TAC L2P Program helps young learner drivers who don’t have a supervising driver or a vehicle and help them complete the 120 hours of driving experience they’ll need before taking their licence test.
• A driver licence opens up new opportunities for education and employment.  As a volunteer mentor you’ll contribute to your community by helping a young person take their next steps toward independence.

The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) is committed to achieving a more just and equitable society for people living on low incomes. NILS has been operating in Australia since 1981.

NILS provides a holistic response to the needs of people living on low incomes by connecting individuals to alternative consumer and financial assistance, providing support to improve financial capabilities and enhancing community participation through the recycling of funds into additional loans for other community members.

The NILS worker will learn to manage enquiries in a way that enhances the dignity and respect of the individual whilst helping them gain some form of financial control and empowerment in their lives. NILS is culturally relevant and safe, recognising the differing lifestyles, attitudes, religions and values in the communities in which its work is carried out.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to enquiries both by the phone and online and conduct interviews
• Assist client to understand available alternatives and refer to other services if appropriate.
• Complete Loan Application using an online app and other NILS follow ups as required, ensuring the Loan Application Process is completed following Anglicare Victoria and Good Shepherd policies and procedures.
• Maintain online client files with documents and notes and Download, collate and scan documents as appropriate.