About
XLR8
XLR8
runs two mentoring programs for young people:
Juvenile
Justice, a service connecting young people aged between 12
and 20 years old, who are on a range of juvenile justice orders,
to an adult role model who can enhance their pathways to employment,
education and training opportunities.
Leaving
Care, a progam connecting young people, who are close to leaving
the care of the Child Protection Program, to an adult role
model who can support them through their transition from care
into the wider community.
How
can you help
The
XLR8 Program relies on the support of the community.
We are constantly seeking new mentors who are keen to provide
a supportive relationship to a young person. Members of the
business community can also assist by offering work placements
or employment opportunities to the young people engaged in
our programs, while sporting groups may be able to provide
support by offering young people new experiences and the chance
to engage new social networks.
What
does a mentor do?
The
basic requirement we ask of every mentor engaged in the XLR8
program is to be a reliable, honest role model to a young
person who is not coping well with everyday life. Activities
vary according to interests, time and resources. This can
range from a walk in the park, having a coffee, watching sport,
or teaching a young person something new. Sometimes just listening
is the most important thing you can do! Mentors can participate
in a range of mentor settings. It may be one to one with regular
contact, group mentoring on a monthly basis, or as a mentor
in the workplace/educational setting.
Becoming
a mentor
Becoming
a mentor is relatively simple, although it does require an
interview and training process, and a compulsory police check.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor please contact
the XLR8 team for an application form.
22
Mason Street
(PO
BOX 393)
Dandenong
Plaza 3175
Tel:
(03) 9791 1022
Fax: (03) 9791 6524
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What
is the commitment you need to make?
It
can range from a couple hours a month to several hours a week
depending on the needs of the young person and the mentor's
availability.
The
program encourages mentors to pursue activities that do not
cost money, such as walks along the beach, cycling in the
park, catching up for a coffee. This is out of respect for
the young person who may not have the financial resources
to participate in costly activities. Mentors do receive a
small reimbursement for their out-of-pocket expenses.
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