The Salvation Army is calling for seniors to get behind its Drive for Life program to help young people aged 16-25 get road-ready for a licence.
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Primarily aimed at disadvantaged youth, it offers the equivalent of 30 hours' of driving with a professional instructor and 50-70 hours with a volunteer supervisor.
Drive For Life runs all over Australia and volunteer administrator Arianna Briceno, who is based in North Brisbane, has put out the call for more mentors.
"Our volunteers, who we refer to as mentors, receive extensive training and support and find the program to be rewarding and a wonderful way to spend their time," she said.
"Mentors and learners establish a wonderful relationship, and the Drive for Life team couldn't be prouder."
"We are constantly seeking volunteers who are passionate about giving back to our community, specifically, those who can commit one to two hours per week to accompany a young person practice their driving skills (taught by professional instructors) until they feel ready to receive their P's."
Ms Briceno said the volunteer cohort is mostly made up of folks over-55 and many of retired volunteers have been a part of the program for more than four years.
"Besides being a great cause, it has also been an opportunity for our volunteers to connect and gather with other volunteers allowing for them to make great friendships," she said.
For more details, visit: www.salvationarmy.org.au/driveforlife/volunteer-mentor
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