Cairns Youth Mentoring Scheme

Our Goals

To provide an ongoing mentoring program for young people between the ages of 12-21, who perceive they have a need related to personal issues, education, work or achievement. To involve the community in supporting our young people (It takes a village to raise a child -African Proverb). To share our resources with other organisations and schools across Australia.

Our objectives and outcomes

Our objective is to provide mentoring services and activities to improve the level of engagement of young people with family, education, training, the workplace and the community. Our intended program outcomes are increased levels of:
  • Self esteem and resilience
  • Opportunities for participation in work, education, training and community life
  • Connection with family and peers
  • Engagement with the community
  • Skills in areas such as leadership and communication

Would you like to be involved? Have a look at our information for mentors and young people.

You can also make a donation using Paypal:

CAIRNS YOUTH MENTORING SEEKS VOLUNTEER
MENTORS FOR 2011

The Cairns Youth Mentoring Scheme is looking for adult male and female volunteer mentors to kick start the programme for 2011.

We are just asking for people who have a couple of hours free every week or two, to give to someone who may need the support and friendship of a trusted adult mentor," John Shay says. "Mentoring is a powerful tool and can literally change people's lives.

Mentors come from all walks of life and mentoring is an enriching experience for both parties.

There will be an informal "info drop-in" session on Tuesday 1st March at the Cairns Library in Abbott Street. Anyone interested is encouraged to drop in, chat with the team and take away some information. There is no obligation to sign up. Come anytime between 4:30pm and 8pm

All mentors go through a comprehensive training and checking process, to ensure the safety of those young people we look after," John Shay says. "However we are always looking for people to get involved in this very positive and rich experience to help our young people.

The first Mentor training course will take place in April.

Prospective Mentors and Mentees (child from 12 - 21yrs who wish to be involved in the programme) can register interest by emailing us.

For more info:

Tel John Shay, President
Mobile: 0405 229 781
Office: 4041 5844