Gippsland Volunteering

Many young people in our community need help to get the driving experience required for their licence. You can make a difference by volunteering to assist them in the Shepparton or Latrobe Community L2P Learner Driver Mentor Programs.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This program is open to young people aged 16 to 20 years who reside in Latrobe City. The L2P program assists those who do not have access to the support and resources necessary to achieve the 120 hours of driving experience required for obtaining a probationary drivers licence.

The program aims to

• Assist disadvantaged young people in receiving the support they need to get their license
• Advocate safe and lawful driving practice amongst younger drivers.
• Recruit and train volunteers from community to develop a positive mentoring relationship with young learner drivers
• Promote and encourage connectedness with the local community.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1. Volunteers complete an application, undergo required checks and training and are selected on suitability to join the program
2. Learner Drivers complete formal driving lessons with a qualified instructor and when permitted are allowed to start driving practice with a volunteer.
3. The learner driver and volunteer are introduced at a matching evening.
4. Weekly supervised driving sessions commence using an approved program vehicle.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a current full Victorian Drivers Licence and a good driving record.
• Be interested in helping young people from diverse background.
• Be over 21 years of age.
• Willing to obtain a Police Check, Licence Check and Working with Children Check prior to acceptance into the program � cost met by the program.
• Complete the Vicroads Volunteer Supervising Driver Training
• Commit a minimum of 1-2 hours per week for 12 months.

BENEFITS

1. Mentoring is a fantastic way of connecting with others and making a difference in the lives of young people.
2. Mentoring is rewarding: assist a young person to achieve their goals in developing safe and lawful driving habits for life.
3. Engage and interact with young people to build a positive, trusting friendship.
4. Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support via regular information forums at Berry Street, Morwell.
5. Choose the times convenient to you to assist the young person gain their driving experience.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

We have Learner Drivers ready and waiting to be matched with a Volunteer/Mentor.

Contact: L2P Coordinator

Latrobe Community Learner

Driver Mentor Program

Address: 37 Elgin Street, Morwell VIC 3840

Telephone: (03) 5134 5971

Many young people in our community need help to get the driving experience required for their license. You can make a difference by volunteering to assist them in The Latrobe Community Learner Driver Mentor Program.

A safe car, insurance and ongoing training and support are provided.

The program is supported by a partnership between Berry Street, the Latrobe City Council, VicRoads and RoadSafe Victoria.

Thanks also to TAC and the Victoria Police.

Whitelion's Communty Integration Program  aims to link vulnerable young people who reside in Out Of Home Care with a volunteer from the community who can help support them to enage with a local club, group or chosen hobby. 

The program uses volunteers to help support the young person to make connections with their local community with the aim to reduce social isolation. Volunteers can commit to once a week or once a fortnight to spend time with a young person and options are flexible. 

No formal qualificarions required, free accreditation and on going training provided. Volunteers are supported ongoingly by the Community Integration Leader when they become linked with a young person. Volunteers must be over eighteen, have a driver's licence and undergo both Police check and Working with Children Check. Whitelion are based in and work in partnership with Berry Street Victoria's Morwell office. 

Support a young person to get invloved with their local community!

Volunteer Family Connect is an evidence based program that provides social and practical support to families in their homes on a weekly basis for up to 2 hours. The volunteer works in partnership with the family to offer information, friendly support and encouragement in a non-threatening, non-directive and non-judgemental manner.