How it works
You can make a difference and change 2 lives
As well as making a lifetime of difference to a young person’s life, you’ll see some positive changes in your own that can positively impact your personal and professional life.
Improved listening skills
Build on parenting skills
Networking opportunity
Improved mental health literacy
Connection to the community
Understanding young people
Improved leadership skills
Sense of purpose and give back
Find out more
Join an infosession
Come to a 45min online event to find out everything you need to know about mentoring and ask any questions.
Watch our video
Discover what’s involved in mentoring and everything you need to know in this short animated video.
Read the FAQs
Got a question about the program, youth safety or training? Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Register your interest
Interested in mentoring a young person? Great!
You’ll just need to meet the criteria below and let us know by completing this form – we’ll be in touch to let you know when applications open.
- 21+ years old
(or a student aged 20+ studying a psychology-related course) - Available during school hours for 2 hours a week, at the same day and time each week
- Able to complete the Raise online training
(6 x 30min training modules + 2 x 3hr group mentor training sessions) - Able to provide or will obtain a Working With Children Check and a Police Check
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated by 31st March 2023
Need to miss a session? We get it – life happens – that’s why we train and prepare relief mentors who can cover up to 3 sessions for you if you’re unwell or have booked travel.
Already a mentor?
Previously applied or mentored with Raise before and keen to return? Awesome! Just let us know here and we’ll be in touch soon.
Need help to convince your employer? We can help with that.
Contact us here to let us know you’d like a letter of support.
5 steps to becoming a mentor
Can’t mentor in person?
There are other ways to make a positive impact with Raise:
