Careers

Become a Kickstart mentor

Help young people build confidence, independence and real connections. Mentoring with Kickstart is hands-on, active and built around relationships.

Kickstart youth mentoring in Melbourne

The work

What mentors do

Build real relationships

Get to know young people through shared interests, and earn their trust over time.

Get out in the community

Gym sessions, cooking, outings, group activities and camps. The work happens in the real world.

Support everyday skills

Help with routines, travel, money and confidence, at the young person's pace.

What you'll need

Before you apply

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Every Kickstart staff member holds one.

Working with Children Check

Every Kickstart staff member holds one.

Driver's licence and car (to confirm)

Most mentoring happens out in the community.

Experience with young people (to confirm)

Lived, volunteer or paid experience all count.

Why Kickstart

Why mentors join us

Variety

Mentoring, group activities, camps and respite, so no two weeks look the same.

Small, stable teams

You get to know the young people you support, and they get to know you.

Experienced leadership

Kickstart is led by Mark, who brings 15+ years in youth leadership and program development.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply online and we'll be in touch about next steps.

Get in touch

Tell us a little about your young person and we’ll be in touch. Prefer to talk? Call 1800 229 736.

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