Since 2007, Rotary has been partnering with Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria to provide mentoring programs for high performing leaders. As a result the mentees build sustainable partnerships with community groups and lead with integrity.

In these programs our mentors support emerging leaders to help build their confidence, self-awareness, professional skills, network and develop a greater understanding of their potential as a leader to influence and motivate others.

In a new initiative Rotary is collaborating with a social enterprise Mentor Match to provide mentors for an International Student Mentoring Program. This program is focussed on helping students build their connections and networks in Australia while they are studying here. To help them create a home away from home in Australia and make their study experience the best it can be.

As a Rotarian, if you are looking for a way to make a positive contribution and leave a lasting legacy, you can apply your leadership, professional and life skills and experience by becoming a Rotary Mentor in one of these programs.

Your role will be to actively listen, encourage and provide constructive comments, while offering openness, trust, respect and willingness to share. Mentoring is also a great way to strengthen your own capabilities, gain satisfaction from developing others and give back to the community. Mentoring provides a unique opportunity for both the mentor and mentee to engage, learn and be challenged by perspectives as well as be exposed to new ideas and cultures.