Raise Foundation | Annual Report 2022
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We couldn’t do what we do without our Raise mentors – young people are the heart of our organisation, but our mentors are the lifeblood of our team. Raise mentors are extraordinary people – their commitment and generosity is unmatched. They know that the time they invest gives hope that can last a lifetime, that they have the power to change the course of a young person’s life. Our mentors don’t take that lightly and neither do we. How does Raise ensure high quality mentors? Raise Foundation is the only youth mentoring organisation in Australia that offers comprehensive mentor training. Our commitment and passion to mentor training ensures highly qualified volunteers with outstanding mentoring skills. These skills are also transferable to paid employment, parenting, leading and mentoring in the workplace, as well as community involvement with young people. Mentor training
Our commitment to growth and safety Our commitment to continually review and further develop our Raise Youth Mentor Training resulted in the introduction of two new additional online modules, allowing more time for interactive activities in group training. The safety of our young people is at the forefront of what we do. Alongside completing our best practice Raise Youth Mentor Training Course, Raise mentors complete compulsory Working with Children Checks and National Crime Checks. Our mentors select preferred schools and through careful screening we match them with a suitable choice, where they dedicate up to two hours each week for two school terms. Helping other organisations We support other organisations in mentor training across the private, public and NFP sector whether it be training their staff and/or volunteers. We believe by upskilling more people to mentor formally and informally, we are creating thriving communities built on hope and empowerment right across Australia.
“Can I just say that this is one of the most well thought-out and engaging learning programs I have attended! I’ve attended many over the years and the Raise training would be in my top 3.” - Lisa, Mentor
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