The Merri-bek TAC L2P Program is delivered by Inner Northern Local Learning and Employment Network Inc and has been operating for the past 14 years.

The program assists disadvantaged young learner drivers (16-21 years) who have no access to a supervising driver or car to gain the 120 hours of driving experience required to apply for their probationary licence. Young people are matched to a volunteer mentor and use one of our vehicles to gain the 120 hours of driving required. There is no cost to the young learner driver or the mentor to be involved in the program.

Volunteers undertake comprehensive VicRoads training to become a mentor and are supported by our Coordinator while in the program.

Mentor Requirements

To become a volunteer mentor you need to be:

• Interested in helping a young person
• Have 1-2 hours per week to commit
• Are over 25 years of age
• Have a current full Victorian drivers licence
• Complete the application forms and be screened by the Coordinator
• All volunteers must undergo a Police, Licence and Working with Children's check - costs are covered by the program

Mentor Support

The L2P Coordinator works with the mentors to:

• Ensure you are trained and supported in your role
• Match you with a young learner driver who has undertaken professional lessons
• Provide you with access to the vehicle

If you are interested in becoming a mentor please contact our Coordinator Janelle Barnard by phone or email to find out more.

M: 0457 791 480

E: [email protected] using the subject line: Mentor (Voluntary) - Merri-bek TAC L2P Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Web: http://inllen.org.au/initiative/l2p-driverprogram/