Mentor
Cottage by the Sea Mentors join us from the REEF program. The underpinning goals of the Mentor program are for young people to be actively contributing to their community, school, home and at Cottage.
Mentor participants can develop a broad range of skills by taking part in a number of opportunities.
Mentor opportunities include: outdoor adventure education (both at Cottage and at offsite locations), accredited training courses, volunteer work, mentoring others, cooking programs and interstate travel.
The Mentor program includes graduates of our REEF program who are in Years 8–12 and remain in formal education.
Program length
3-5 days
Students attend up to 5 programs a year
Young person's age
13-18 years
(Years 8-12)
Objectives
- To explore identity and increase independence
- To develop self-belief and seek out opportunities
- To develop leadership skills
- To support others
- To participate at school and in the community
- To develop skills for life and employment
- To model responsible behaviour
Outcomes
- Excellent attendance and active participation in education
- Improved self-esteem and confidence
- Ongoing respect for self and others
- Further contribution as positive role models in the community
- Develop into a capable and dependable employee
- Continue to lead a healthy lifestyle, for mind and body
- Ongoing sense of belonging
Feedback
Being away from social media and technology on the Mentor program breaks down barriers to connect with people in real life.
– Program participant
Young people enjoying the Mentor program
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