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ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. - The Drive for Life program primarily supports young people aged between 16-25 who are overcoming adversity and need support to achieve their driver’s licence. A Driver Mentors’ role is to accompany the Learner Driver during driving sessions to help them attain the number of supervised driving hours required for their logbook, providing constructive feedback and conveying the importance of road safety along the way. It is important to note the young person will have some experience on the road and your role is to consolidate the driving skills learned with a professional Driving Instructor. In addition to the practical support for each Learner, Mentors support the development of positive relationships and foster a stronger sense of connection to their community. Volunteers contribute towards creating a culture of road safety and provide support and encouragement to the Learner Driver. Driver Mentors are intrinsic to the success of the program and participant; they will be providing much needed on-going support and mentorship to program participants. To help set Driver Mentors up for success, they will be provided with extensive and necessary training, on-going support and become a valued member of the team. The Salvation Army will also provide a fully equipped vehicle for driving sessions with the young driver. Key responsibilities: In car supervision of learner drivers Use knowledge, skills and experience of driving a vehicle to upskill and empower young people to achieve their driver licence. Practice and consolidate the driving skills learned with a professional Driver Instructor. Provide constructive feedback, coaching and guidance. Correct driving behaviour is reinforced and encouraged so as to increase positive outcomes for participants during and beyond the program. Develop and inspire confidence, skills, knowledge and motivation to successfully gain a driver licence. Develop positive relationships Model respectful communication, patience, and clear boundaries. Demonstrate empathy, consistency, reliability and promote safe and stable relationships. Build rapport and develop a supportive relationship with learner drivers Maintain strong boundaries and communicate with learner drivers in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner. Abide by all road laws and regulations Promote a culture of road safety and reinforce safe driving practices. Ensure all road laws and regulations are adhered to during lessons Appropriately and accurately answer any questions relating to driving and road rules and regulations. Qualifications and skills (desired/required): Current unrestricted Drivers Licence. Held for a minimum of 5 years Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions. Ability to build trust and rapport with young people through effective communication and relationship building; calm, patient and supportive whilst supervising a learner driver to operate a vehicle. Commitment to working within a trauma and psychologically informed program framework Enjoy working with young people Background check requirements Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. As this role is a child-related role it requires a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check/Blue Card As this role involves driving, it requires a Police Check Time Required & Commitment: Ideally, Driver Mentors should be available for 2 hours or more per week/fortnight, flexible days of the week, mornings and evenings available Minimum 3-month commitment Development opportunities with this role: This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop mentoring, communication, and instruction skills. Moreover, develop positive relationships with at-risk young people. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our Careers Site here. Details Details Details 
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