Mentor Neurodivergent and/or children Facing Behavioural Challenges

Make a lasting difference in a young person's life. EdConnect Australia is seeking compassionate and committed volunteers with a background, training, or lived experience in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Youth Work, or related fields to mentor students who are neurodivergent or experiencing behavioural, social, or emotional challenges at school. Whether you are a student, working professional, retired practitioner, or someone with relevant lived experience, your knowledge and encouragement can help a young person build confidence, resilience, and a stronger connection to their education.

As an EdConnect Mentor, you will meet one-on-one with students during school hours. Through regular conversations and positive role modelling, you will help students develop confidence, self-regulation, social skills, and engagement with learning.

This is not a clinical or therapeutic role. Instead, volunteers use their professional knowledge and/or lived experience to provide guidance, encouragement, and a supportive relationship.

We're Looking For People Who:

Have training, qualifications, or experience in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Education, Youth Work, or a related field Or have lived experience supporting neurodivergent individuals or young people with behavioural challenges Are patient, empathetic, and reliable Can commit to volunteering for approximately one hour per week during school terms.

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young person's life
• Valuable mentoring and relationship-building experience
• The chance to give back to your local community and help create brighter futures for students who need it most

At EdConnect Australia, we recruit, train and support a dedicated community of volunteers to provide life‑changing mentoring for primary school students who are at risk of not reaching their full potential.

Mentors are never on their own — they are supported by both a staff member at the school and an EdConnect team member.

Many volunteers describe their mentoring experience as deeply rewarding. While they help students grow socially, emotionally and academically, they often find the experience enriches their own lives as well.

Over the years, we have recruited and trained thousands of volunteers who have supported many more thousands of young people across Australia.

Each year, our volunteers provide life‑changing — and sometimes life‑saving — support to more than 13,000 young people. Join us and become the trusted adult who helps a young person realise their potential.

Apply today and help change a life—one hour at a time.