Organisation : Brotherhood of St Laurence
Location : Melbourne (Dandenong, Wyndham, Moonee Valley, Banyule and Whittlesea)
Time required : 2-4 a fortnight (negotiable)
Duration of project : 12 months
Sector : Community Engagement, Education & Training, Women
About the role
- One-on-one mentoring support, marketing skills (for business program participants at a time).
- Transactional mentoring/Short term (for resume and cover letter writing).
- Transactional mentoring/Short term (for stages of business – with retail, markets and craft and services experts).
- Goal setting sessions – life coaching or small business planning experience preferred.
- Run a pro bono Workshop, or assist in workshops– helping individuals with business plans, marketing or preparing entrepreneurs to market/pitch their business.
- Ability to hold fortnightly mentoring sessions for a minimum of twelve months (if taking on a one-on-one role).
- Commitment to attend mentor induction sessions.
- Ability to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills and patience to persist with possible challenges.
- Micro/Small Business knowledge.
- Micro/Small Business development and management skills.
- Finance/marketing knowledge and/or experience.
- A passionate desire to contribute to positive change in people’s lives.
- A satisfactory police check and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Understanding of and sympathy with the values and ideals of the BSL.
About the organisation
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Stepping Stones Mentor via Pro Bono Australia.