Project K Mentor

**Project K Mentor (Volunteer)**

Organisation: **Graeme Dingle Foundation**

Programme: Project K

Location: Bay of Plenty (school-based mentoring)

Time Commitment: 2 hours every 2 weeks for 12 months (plus training and occasional events).

**About the Role**

Become a mentor and help a Year 10 student realise their potential. **Project K** is a youth development programme designed to build confidence, resilience and leadership capability in young people.

The programme includes a wilderness adventure, a community challenge, and a one-to-one mentoring partnership.

As a volunteer mentor, you will be matched with a student and meet fortnightly to support them in setting and achieving personal goals.

You will provide encouragement, a listening ear, and positive role modelling to help strengthen the progress they’ve made during the earlier stages of the programme.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Meet fortnightly with your assigned student (approximately 2 hours)

• Support goal setting and personal development

• Encourage resilience and positive decision-making

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

• Communicate with Project K staff as required

• Attend mentor training and relevant programme events

**Skills & Qualities**

We are looking for volunteers who are:

• Reliable and consistent

• Positive and encouraging

• Good listeners

• Patient and non-judgemental

• Passionate about supporting rangatahi

No previous mentoring experience is required. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

**What’s in It for You?**

• Develop leadership and communication skills

• Gain personal fulfilment through meaningful community impact

• Expand your professional and community networks

• Receive recognition at your regional Project K prizegiving

**Training & Support**

Comprehensive training is provided before matching, along with ongoing guidance and support throughout the mentoring year.

**Requirements**

• Interview and reference checks

• Police Vetting

• Commitment for the full 12-month mentoring period

**Ready to make a difference?**

Apply today and help shape the future of a young person in your community.