Ucan2
Ucan2 is a partnership between CMY and Foundation House, and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
Ucan2 provides additional support for young people aged 16 to 25, who are newly-arrived to Australia, and from a refugee or migrant background. CMY engages a community of passionate volunteers who encourage and support young people through group activities in an educational setting.
What are the time commitments for volunteers?
Ucan2 runs one day a week for 6 months (16-18 weeks) at multiple educational sites across Melbourne, on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon.
Ucan2 volunteers attend their allocated site on the same day of the week, approximately 2.5 hours in the afternoon, anywhere between 12.15 to 3.45pm.
*Please note: allocation to sites and exact session times may not be confirmed until close to the start of the semester.
What do Ucan2 volunteers do?
Through a variety of group activities, Ucan2 volunteers: share their work, study and life experiences in Australia; act as positive role models, help young people practice English; and help foster young people’s confidence to make social connections and develop their skills.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for people who:
- Can commit for a full semester (16-18 weeks)
- Are interested in building social connections and sharing their experiences
- Can provide support to young people; and are interested in doing this in a culturally sensitive, welcoming, positive and non-judgemental manner.
Applications are open to volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Please read the Position Description for more information.
Contact
If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact our team:
E | ucan2@cmy.net.au
P | (03) 9340 3700