Volunteer as a mentor

Volunteer as a mentor for at risk adolescents or become a respite carer for vulnerable children.

RESPITE CARE PROGRAM

Short-term respite care provides a much-needed break for families while offering children a loving and caring environment. It is available for children, aged between 0-15 years, for 1-2 nights every 6 weeks. Temcare connects families-in-need with Christian carers. Children can be placed with couples, singles or families, and wherever possible and appropriate, siblings will be kept together. Whilst not compulsory, a financial contribution of $15 from the family per night for each child would be appreciated. All Temcare respite carers are comprehensively assessed and are required to obtain a current ‘Working with Children Check’ and to submit to a ‘National Criminal History Check’.

MATES MENTORING PROGRAM
Temcare connects an adult Christian volunteer mentor with a young person [aged between 10 & 15 years] for regular organized activities. Individual support from a professionally trained staff member is also available for a limited number of adolescents. The volunteer brings his or her life experiences to the mentor/mentee relationship and seeks to assist the young person with; general life skills, forming positive social networks, exploring constructive lifestyle options, and making positive career choices. All Temcare volunteer mentors are comprehensively assessed and are required to obtain a current ‘Working with Children Check’ and to submit to a ‘National Criminal History Check’. An annual camp is organized for adolescents and their mentors. This event provides opportunities for mentors and mentees to further consolidate their relationships and to explore matters of faith for those interested in doing so.

Go to www.temcare.org.au for preliminary information and then contact Temcare on 9877 7729 to discuss becoming a volunteer.