Get involved

WAM relies on volunteer mentors who utilise their own social capital and life experiences to empower women to create positive change in their lives.

The program aims to reduce offending through the development of trusting one-on-one relationships, with activities based on participants’ own goals for their practical and social support needs.

WAM mentors not only provide support at court but also provide flexible, holistic, longer-term support. Mentors help participants navigate and access local services and community resources, support them to achieve their goals and help build their life away from the justice system.

Becoming a mentor

To become a mentor, read the mentor position description and watch the Mentor Info session video to get a deeper understanding of the program. If you’d like more information or are keen to take the next step, please fill out the expression of interest form on this page, we can answer any questions and send you out an application form.

Once we have received your application form, we will invite you to participate in a phone interview. All prospective mentors are required to complete our training program so that you feel equipped and have understood the requirements of the role. This training program covers areas including mentoring, the justice system, building and developing relationships, managing difficulties, well-being and safety, reporting and evaluation. This valuable and important training is usually conducted over two full days.

All mentors will undertake a Police Check and may be required to have a Working with Children Check. Women with lived experience of the justice system, or who have experienced other complexities and challenges in their life are welcome to apply.

We are usually seeking mentors from all over suburban Melbourne, but will also consider volunteers from regional Victoria in some circumstances.