WHAT IS Gippsland Engaged Mentoring ?
The Gippsland Engaged Mentoring program provides an opportunity for young people who may be ‘at risk’ of disengagement from school or their community to be paired with a local volunteer from East Gippsland locations such as Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Swifts Creek and Bairnsdale. The mentors are matched with a mentee and they provide support and conversation for one hour per week.
HOW WE HELP
The aim of the GEM program is to:
- Increase self-esteem and confidence
- Improve relationships with peers and family
- Reduce feelings of isolation and support a sense of belonging
- Promote connection within local communities
- Improve school retention and attendance.
eLIGIBILITY
Become a mentee or a mentor:
- You can refer a young person to the Gippsland Engaged Mentoring program or you can apply to become a mentor for a young person who is registered with the program.
- Our team provides extensive training and support for volunteers and takes care in matching young people with mentors who have similar interests.
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE GEM PROGRAM:
ResourCES FOR MENTORS
Below are a list of resources for our GEM mentors: