Launch Housing volunteers help us end homelessness by providing support, coaching and a friendly environment to young people in our Education First Youth (EFY) Foyers.
About The L2P Driving Mentor Volunteer Role
This role is based out of the Education First Youth Foyer in Broadmeadows.
EFY Foyers offer young people aged ***** who are unable to live at home access to education, training, employment opportunities and student‐style accommodation on TAFE campuses. Students receive:
practical learning tools and skills
access to education, training and employment opportunities
safe and affordable accommodation for up to two years
coaching and 24‐hour on‐site support from trained staff
opportunities to develop independent living skills
The Foyers focus on education and secure housing to enable young people to concentrate on studies, career aspirations, work experience and sustainable employment.
Benefits of Volunteering
Adaptable
– organise your own timetable
Life‐changing experience
– contribute to ending homelessness and gain a sense of fulfillment
Fun and positive environment
– meet warm and friendly team members
Good for your well‐being and mental health
– volunteering can reduce stress, loneliness and depression
Share your talents
– utilise and develop skills in a supportive culture
How Will You Make a Difference
Interact with clients, offering a friendly and supportive environment
Assist with organising and running events for clients




Facilitate or assist in workshops such as art or cooking classes to empower clients with new skills
Actively engage with safety and security systems on accommodation/office sites
Role‐model positive behaviour and attitudes while ensuring the safety of young people at all times
Engage in any other duties agreed with the volunteer supervisor
Specific Responsibilities in This Role
Provide driving guidance and mentorship to young people at the EFY Foyer who want to obtain their probationary licence by gaining 120 hours of driving experience through the L2P Program with HWLLEN
Undertake required training, noting that the EFY Foyer and L2P share recruitment and oversee training of Foyer L2P Driver Mentors
Key Selection Criteria
Must be over 21 years of age
Have an interest in working with young people striving for independence
Hold a current full Victorian driver licence
Have a satisfactory driver licence history
Be medically fit to drive
Undertake an interview with Foyer staff and the Hume TAC L2P Coordinator
Commit approximately 1–2 hours per week and be flexible
Have good communication skills and use a mentoring/coaching approach rather than instructional




Be able to undertake training in person and online (about 10 hours total)
Report any concerns or issues arising within the mentoring relationship to the Foyer and L2P Program Coordinator
Exercise a duty of care for the learner driver, ensuring safety at all times
Demonstrate commitment to the values of Launch Housing and the mission to end homelessness
Safety Screening Requirements
Provide two appropriate referees for reference checks
Hold a current Volunteer Working with Children Check (obtained during recruitment at Launch Housing's cost)
Have a satisfactory Volunteer Police History Check obtained during recruitment at Launch Housing's cost
Provide certified evidence of qualifications related to the role (if applicable)
Applicants are not automatically precluded on disclosable outcomes; a member of People Experience Team will discuss this if required
All volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check and will undergo rigorous screening. Launch Housing is an Equal Chance employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all, including people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer.
Applications close 8 May ****. To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.
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📌 P Driving Mentor Volunteer (Victoria)
🏢 Launch Housing
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