Become a youth mentor

Join our amazing team of volunteer mentors

Applications for 2026 programs are now open.

We welcome applications all year round in preparation for our forthcoming programs that begin April 2026.

We’ll provide you with our best-practice youth mentor training to ensure you're equipped with the tools you need to support a young person. Once trained, you'll be matched with a mentee in a program convenient to you. With full support from a Raise Program Counsellor, you'll meet weekly with your mentee — offering them your time, your ear, and your encouragement. Curious about where you can mentor? Use our interactive map to find a program near you

Ready to get started? Just complete the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.

Your mentor journey begins here.

New mentor application form

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This form is for new mentors only. If you have mentored with Raise previously, please click here.

Please allow 5 minutes to complete.

Check the appropriate boxes to confirm your understanding of the Volunteer Youth Mentor Role

I am over the age of 21 (unless studying in a relevant field, confirm you are over 20)

I can commit to volunteering with Raise by being available for 2 hours per week, approximately 20 weeks per year

I understand that the volunteer role takes place on the same day and time each week, excluding school holidays

I can complete the compulsory training and provide (or apply for) a Police Check and Working With Children Check

By submitting your application, you agree to Raise Foundation's Code of Conduct and Youth Safety Policy.
Your personal information is collected, used and disclosed by Raise Foundation in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Don’t meet the above criteria but still interested in volunteering? Please click here to contact our Volunteer Engagement Team.

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Your first and last name

First name	Last name
Preferred first name

Full legal name

(Must match your legal documentation for Working with Children Check and Police Check)

Date of birth

Gender identity

(Providing your gender will help Raise match you to the right school)

Gender identity further detail

Pronouns

Pronouns further detail

How do we contact you?

Mobile number

Preferred email

Confirm email

Your location

Postal Address Line 1	Postal Address Line 2
Suburb	State
Postcode
How did you hear about Raise?	Further Detail

Please complete all fields with an *

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Emergency Contact Details

Emergency Contact First Name

Emergency Contact Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Emergency Contact Relationship

Do you have any access needs that you would like us to be aware of?

Accessibility Needs

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Tell us about yourself

What do you think are some areas of concern that young people face in today's society?

(ie; list 3-8 areas of concern - or more)

Why do you think you would be a good Volunteer Youth mentor?

(ie; skills, values, qualities, life experiences – 250 words or less)

Why have you made the decision to join Raise as a Volunteer Youth Mentor?

(ie; reasons, motivations – 250 words or less)

Please complete all fields with an *

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Which mentor type are you? Please choose one *

Choose your university/college

Choose your workplace

Other workplace details

Other university/college details

What degree or qualification are you studying?

How many hours does your placement require?

Program preferences

Which state will you be mentoring in?

Program type

Choose up to 3 school programs of your choice

Find a school program that suits you here.

1st preference

2nd preference

3rd preference

Do you have a personal connection to the school(s) you have chosen?

(ie; relative of a current student, employed at the school, already a volunteer at the school, past student)

How are you connected to the school?

How many programs would you like to mentor in?

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Preference 1 ID

Preference 2 ID

Preference 3 ID

Please complete all fields with an *

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Mandatory checks

Do you have a valid Working with Children Check and a Police Check that's less than 3 years old?

Note: If you don't have both these checks yet, you will be supported by our Volunteer Engagement Team on how to apply. Both checks are required and can be provided separately. You can continue to submit the form.

When using our partner, new Police Checks cost $23.10. WWCC or WWVP checks are free for volunteers in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and ACT. The cost in WA is $11 and in TAS $22.44.

Mandatory checks

Working with Children Check number

WWCC expiry date

Upload your Police Check

Police Check issue date

Please contact us at mentor@raise.org.au if you have any issues or queries with your application.

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Not quite ready to apply?

Interested in mentoring a young person, but need more information first?
Let us know and we'll be in touch soon.

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