Fitzroy Computer Clubhouse

The Fitzroy Computer Clubhouse is seeking volunteers who have an interest in working with young people from refugee backgrounds and creating with Technology.

The Fitzroy Computer Clubhouse is a program of the Fitzroy Learning Network and is a free design studio for young people aged 8-18 years to access after school hours. A Music studio, video cameras, digital cameras and high end computers with professional software are available for young people from refugee and low socio-economic backgrounds to create what they want according to their own interests at their own pace.

The success of the Clubhouse depends largely on its volunteers, called Clubhouse Mentors. Clubhouse Mentors are adults passionate about working with young people and technology to provide support and encouragement, trouble shooting advice and to be role models and mentors to these young people.

Clubhouse mentors do not need to be experts in technology, but do need to have passion for learning, patience and a sense of humour.

Clubhouse mentors mentor for 3 hours on a weekday, generally between 3:30-6:30pm, once a week. Mentors make an initial 6 month commitment, with the possibility of making it an ongoing position.

As well as giving back to the community in a positive and meaningful way, there are also personal benefits to becoming a Clubhouse Mentor. These include the opportunity to explore one’s own interest in a cutting edge environment (a number of our computers have Adobe CS4), access and experience to an innovative learning model, technical training while mentoring and mentor workshops focusing on working with young people.

The Volunteer induction process includes Induction, Interview, Orientation and Training by Foundation House for working with people from refugee backgrounds, Police Check and Working With Children Check.

Our next induction is Monday 20th April at 6pm at the Fitzroy Learning Network, 198 Napier St, Fitzroy.
For more information and to download the application form please visit - http://www.fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au/Getting%20Involved.html
Please RSVP your attendance to the induction to admin@fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au

If you have any questions or want to know more about mentoring at the Fitzroy Computer Clubhouse, please contact Tara at 03 9417 2897, tara@fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au.