Become a youth mentor

Join our amazing team of volunteer mentors

Apply today!

We’ll provide our best-practice youth mentor training so you're equipped with the tools you need to become a Raise Youth Mentor before matching you with a young person at a school convenient to you. Fully supported by a Raise Program Counsellor, each week you’ll meet with your mentee, being there just for them, listening and providing support.

Want to know where you can mentor? See the interactive map to find a program that suits you.

To apply, just complete the form below and we'll be in touch with you soon.

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.

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

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

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?

Copy preference state

Preference 1 ID

Preference 2 ID

Preference 3 ID

Please complete all fields with an *

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Mandatory checks

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

You will need both checks which can be provided separately. If you don't already have these checks, you will be supported by our Volunteer Engagement Team about how to apply for your checks. Please note a cost of $20 will apply (when using our partner organisation) for a new Police Check. Volunteer WWCCs are free in every state.

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 when completing this form.

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By submitting your application, you agree to Raise Foundation's Code of Conduct and Youth Safety Policy.

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