Youth Mentor (On-Going) - LYF

About Leading Youth Forward (LYF)

At LYF, we’re all about empowering at-risk teens in Years 7–10 through long-term mentoring and awesome group activities. We believe that every young person deserves a trusted mentor to help them grow, thrive, and succeed.

Our vibe is fun, supportive, and impactful. From one-on-one mentoring to epic weekend camps and events, we’re creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

About the Role:

As a Volunteer Youth Mentor, you’ll be paired one-on-one with a teen in Years 7–10, providing friendship, guidance, and a steady dose of positivity.

Our program features:

• A weekend camp full of fun and connection in late March.
• Four group events throughout the year (on Saturdays or Sundays).

We encourage a one-year commitment to kick things off, but ideally, you’ll stick around for as long as your paired teen is in the program to build an even deeper impact.

What You’ll Bring:

• A heart for helping young people thrive—you're passionate about making a difference.
• Empathy, patience, and trust-building superpowers—teens know they can count on you.
• A valid WWCC (Working with Children Check) — because teen safety is our priority.
• Rock-solid reliability and a commitment to show up—when it matters most, you’re there.
• Availability for new volunteer training in February (and other catch-up dates during the year) —so you’re prepped and ready to hit the ground running!

No prior mentoring experience is required—our team will provide training and support to set you up for success!

What’s in It for You?

• Change a life, including your own—leave a lasting impact on a young person’s journey.
• Level up your skills—gain invaluable experience in mentoring, youth engagement, and leadership.
• Find your crew—be part of a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded mentors and make connections that matter.

Can't commit to volunteering long term? Check out our other ads or our website to see our other volunteering opportunities with LYF.

How to Apply If you are ready to make a positive impact and be part of an organisation that is dedicated to empowering youth, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website to learn more and submit your application.

Next Steps We will be in contact \once we receive your application. Please include some information about yourself. Our program is aimed at volunteer mentors aged 21-39 years old. From here our volunteer committee will work through all of the volunteer and teen applications.

We look forward to reading your application!