Matt Linnert believes being a mentor can be a very rewarding role.
And, he should know, it’s been one of the hats he wears for the past 18 years.
As course facilitator for Newcastle-based not-for-profit Mentor Support Network (MSN), he has shared his love of the role of mentor with more than 300 people in recent times.
This month he will host yet another opportunity for people wishing to train as mentors to help the youth of the region.
The training day will take place on Thursday 24 March at the city’s Soul Cafe on Hunter Street from 9.30am to 4pm.
The fee is $20.
“Being a mentor can be a wonderfully fulfilling experience,” Matt says.
“As a mentor you share your knowledge, skills and life experience with young people, supporting them to learn, grow and reach their potential.
“Mentors help young people better cope with the challenges of school, work experience, career choices, and may direct them to support for personal and family issues.”
MSN has been providing training, professional development and networking for members for nearly 20 years.
“MSN provides a number of training courses throughout the year with our aim being to provide mentors and potential mentors with the knowledge and skills required for youth mentoring,” Matt says.
The March training course is being offered over one day with some of the topics including: What is ‘mentoring’, the aim or goal of mentoring, motivation for being a mentor, roles and responsibilities of a mentor, the phases of a mentoring relationship, self-care, support and development for mentors and pathways for mentors – where and who to mentor.
The event, Matt says, is possible thanks to the generous support of Port Waratah Coal Services which also sponsored workshops in 2021.
Tickets to the course are available at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/msn-mentor-training-day-tickets-278818853697
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