Wyndham council is calling for volunteers to help mentor the next generation of drivers.
Mentors are wanted for the WynBay TAC L2P Learner Driver Program to support young drivers and to help build their experience on the road so they can achieve their probationary licence.
The WynBay L2P Program is delivered by Laverton Community Integrated Services and aims to match fully licenced volunteer mentors with learner drivers aged 16 to 20 years old.
Learner drivers who participate in the program are those who experience barriers in obtaining the mandatory 120 hours of driving practice required to gain their probationary driver’s licence.
“One of the ways we support safer roads is to promote and offer support to the Learner Driver programs operating in our city, and Mentor drivers have an invaluable role in helping to make our communities safer,” said councillor Susan McIntyre said.
“By helping young people get their licence, mentors have the opportunity to open doors for young people to access education and employment as well as gaining their independence and reaching significant milestones.We are continually looking for dedicated and passionate mentors who can support the program in Wyndham City and Hobsons Bay.”
Volunteer mentors must be over 21, have their full driver’s licence and be available for 1 to 2 hours a week for driving practise.
A car, insurance and fuel are provided.
For more information visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/directory/laverton-community-integrated-services or contact 8368 0171.
