ABOUT THE ROLE
As a volunteer with Foyer Oxford RYDE you will be helping the young people you are working with in two core ways; you will be helping them achieve their goal of getting their license, and you will also be a role model and mentor whose life experience and support they can learn from as they work towards their license.
It is important that our driving mentors are a good fit for the program, as this will enable the young people participating to have the best experience possible and get the maximum benefit.
We are looking to engage volunteers who:
*Are reliable and friendly
*Hold a valid and current WA driver’s license of at least automatic class and have held that license for at least five years
*Are calm and confident drivers who are able to offer direction where necessary
*Are able to get to and from Foyer Oxford (196 Oxford St, Leederville)
*Are able to offer support and act as role models to the participants, and establish and maintain the appropriate boundaries
*Hold or are willing to apply for a Working with Children Check and Volunteer National Police Clearance (Foyer Oxford can help with this if needed.)
*Are, where possible, at a different life stage to our participants, who will be aged 16-25 and at the early stages of their employment or education journey. However, this is not a requirement.
Please Note:
*You do not need to use your own vehicle to participate in RYDE. Foyer Oxford has a fully insured automatic vehicle set aside for use in the RYDE program.
*All volunteers will have access to ongoing training and support from Foyer Oxford and Anglicare WA
*All young people enrolled in the program have passed a driving assessment with a professional driving instructor to
confirm their eligibility for RYDE prior to enrolment, and will receive ongoing support from Foyer Oxford throughout.
*You will be able to set your own availability, and session frequency.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
Participating in the RYDE program as a volunteer mentor is an opportunity to make a real, tangible difference in the life of a young person. By helping participants complete their training hours, you will not only be opening up opportunities for them by helping them attain their driver’s license, but you will also be a positive role model and important connection for them as
they navigate an important life stage.
This volunteer role is perfect for people who want to gain practical experience in the fields of youth work, education or community development, who enjoy driving, or just have some time to spare and are passionate about making sure everyone gets the chance to learn to drive!
The first step for volunteering at Foyer Oxford is to attend one of our monthly information sessions. To register your interest in volunteering for this role, please email Zoe at zoe.mitchell@anglicarewa.org.au who will reply with instructions for registering for one of these sessions.