Vocational Mentoring Exchange

It’s National Volunteer Week - Your Year to Volunteer

This week, we celebrate and thank all volunteers who generously give their time to support and strengthen our communities. Your dedication, care, and passion make a real difference.

At INLLEN, we rely on the support of hundreds of volunteers each year to help empower young people and create positive change across Melbourne’s inner north. Your enthusiasm, experience, and commitment are truly valued and appreciated.

Whether you’re mentoring a young person through career decisions, sharing your industry insights as a guest speaker, supporting students through mock interviews, or helping learner drivers complete their 120 hours behind the wheel, your contribution has a lasting impact.

Thank you to every volunteer who helps young people build confidence, skills, and pathways for the future.

This week we kicked off two VME Mentoring Matters programs with induction days at Coburg High School and Sydney Road Community School.

Over the next 10 weeks, students will connect with industry mentors, gain insights into the world of work, and build the confidence and skills to take their next step.

Huge thanks to our volunteer mentors for stepping up and making this program possible.

Looking forward to seeing the connections and growth that come out of this program.

Volunteer Mentors | School to Work Program
Just a small commitment of time can make a meaningful difference for a young person.

INLLEN's VME is currently recruiting Volunteer Mentors for Terms 2 and 3 to support students as they explore career aspirations and plan their next steps. Mentors share industry knowledge, practical insights and life experience to help young people build confidence and clarity about their future.

No prior mentoring experience is required. Training, resources and ongoing support are provided to ensure mentors feel confident and supported throughout the program.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Mentor or learning more, visit www.vme.org.au

We had the pleasure of bringing together our amazing Merri-bek L2P and VME mentors, along with our program partners, for a special celebration at RUMI Restaurant.

The evening was our way of saying thank you - for your time, your commitment, and the genuine care you bring to the lives of young people in our programs.

It was inspiring to be surrounded by so many like-minded locals who share a passion for supporting young people on their journeys.

A huge thank you to Jo and the team at Rumi for the warm hospitality, incredible food, and wonderful service. We’re truly grateful for your support.

Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Transport Victoria Merri-bek City Council Rotary Club of Brunswick Tullamarine Transurban AGA Inner North Community Foundation

Come along to the Bridge Darebin’s Youth Action Group (YAG) 'Youth Summit'!

🗓 When: Thursday 30 October, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
📍 Where: The Hub @ Northland

Bridge Darebin’s Youth Action Group (YAG) is a leadership and advocacy program empowering young people aged 12–18 to be heard, build real-world skills, and create positive change in their community.

We’re proud to support this program through the Vocational Mentoring Exchange (VME), with three incredible mentors guiding the group through 8-week mentoring program.

Expect student-led trivia, information stalls, meditation sessions, catering, speeches, and more! Don’t miss this celebration of youth voice and leadership.

RSVP: https://bridgedarebin.wufoo.com/forms/ml8kf4y0bd3vop/

Celebrating more great moments at Wurun Senior Campus! Students have wrapped up Term 3 of the VME Mentoring Matters program.

Over 10 weeks, our volunteer mentors stepped into classrooms, sharing their experiences and bringing the world of work to life for students exploring their career pathways.

A huge thank you to our dedicated mentors for generously giving their time and expertise! 💛

👉 Want to make a difference? Learn how to become a mentor at www.vme.org.au