The City of Greater Geelong has put the call out for fully licensed drivers to help young learners get their Ps.
The L2P Program, funded by the TAC and coordinated by the City, matches young drivers who have no access to a supervising driver or car with trained volunteer mentors to help them gain their P plates.
Volunteers need to commit one to two hours a week to support young people usually aged between 16 and 21 to gain valuable experience driving.
Last financial year, 110 volunteers helped 76 young drivers pass their probationary licence tests.
Volunteer driver mentor Sheridan Daniels said volunteering for the program had been both rewarding and fulfilling.
“Working one-on-one with young people and supporting them in achieving their goals, gaining insight into their life experience and challenges, observing their development in confidence and self-belief, and promoting safe driving practises represents a valuable contribution to our community,” she said.
“I’ve found a lot of inspiration in building trusted relationships with the learners, as well as the ongoing training and development opportunities to build my skills and connect with other volunteers.
“I encourage more members of the Geelong community to consider becoming mentors with the L2P program. You might find that you gain so much more than you give.”
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj encouraged “enthusiastic and patient drivers” to get involved with guiding young drivers through the “time-consuming challenge and milestone of gaining their P-plates”.
Contact L2P@geelongcity.vic.gov.au for more information.
