Group Programme Mentor

Lead by expert facilitators and outdoor instructors, you will participate in activities alongside the rangatahi, acting as a positive role model and helping to create a safe and caring environment for participants.

During 7 weekly catchups, rangatahi will take part in various experiences designed to help them build relationships, improve their wellbeing and understand themselves better. The programme concludes with rangatahi and men attending a 4-day wilderness camp. Here, their strengths, self-confidence, resilience, and coping strategies are further developed through a number of challenges and activities while out in nature. We know this will be a memorable and impactful journey for the young people and the mentors alike.

We’re looking for men who are open to sharing their own life experiences, both positive and negative, to support the young peoples’ participation and growth. You’ll need to be available for training, the weekly meetings (7 x Sundays) and the camp at the end. Due to the outdoor nature of the programme, a reasonable level of fitness is required.

As the safety and happiness of our rangatahi is paramount to our success, all men will go through our selection process. We want to ensure that you are right for Big Buddy and we are the right organisation for you. We aren’t looking for superheroes, we are simply looking for good guys from our community who care. The selection process includes police vetting, reference checks and an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you and having you join us on this rewarding journey of mentorship and personal growth. Together, we can make a lasting positive difference in the lives of many young people.

Time required

This programme runs in Term 2 and Term 3. Mentors will need to be available for training for one evening at the start, then the 7-week programme (held on a Sunday each week) and the 3-night adventure camp at the end.

Reimbursement

Petrol vouchers will be provided to assist with transport costs

Requirements

Drivers licence (Full) Police Check

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