For mentors - volunteers
Become a mentor!
We are inviting entrepreneurs who feel the need to share their valuable skills and knowledge with people with fewer possibilities to become short-term mentors.
You never know who you will inspire!
Apply now!
Activities
Please join our 2nd online webinar (Zoom) for mentors on 11. 3. 2024, 10:00 CET (11.00 GR/RO time). See more >>
Please join our 1st online webinar (Zoom) for mentors on 19. 12. 2023, 11:00 CET (12.00 GR/RO time). See more >>
Who can be a mentor?
This mentoring programme targets professionals already involved in entrepreneurial activities and if possible, in technology, and who are interested in mentoring refugees and migrants in setting up their business ventures in the host country.
Mentors should be able to demonstrate a combination of the following skills and knowledge:
Entrepreneurship: existing entrepreneurial skills.
Technology use: use of technologies and knowledge related to their use and future trends.
Prior mentoring experience: coaching or mentoring diverse target groups in the past.
Interest and motivation: willingness to participate and motivation to learn new things.
Empathy and consideration: willing to work with disadvantaged groups and people from different cultures, show understanding and compassion.
Availability: have the necessary free time to offer for the mentoring process.
Foreseen mentors responsibilities
We expect mentors to dedicate some of their precious time for the following activities that will take place in 2023-2024.
The activities of a business mentor include:
Attendance of online workshops for mentors (approx. 3hrs).
Getting familiar with and attending the on-line course.
Finding (or choosing from the list) 2 mentees.
Communication with mentees, either in-person or virtual, ensures a consistent and supportive relationship (as needed).
Active listening to the challenges and triumphs of their mentees,
Offering constructive feedback, advice, and encouragement.
They may organize or participate in workshops, networking events, or industry gatherings to expose mentees to valuable connections and opportunities.
Engagement also includes helping mentees develop crucial skills, such as effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving, essential for successful entrepreneurship.
They may write a short report.
How many hours should the mentor invest?
Mentoring activities can vary from minimum engagement to maximum engagement. It is up to you. Some mentees need more, and some need less support.
Minimum engagement means approx. 2 hrs in total:
completion of self-study e-learning micro-course for mentors
providing a support to mentees by email or chat from Apr. - Sept. 2024.
Maximum engagement means approximately 15-20 hours (in total) of activities from April to Sept. 2024.
2-3 mentoring sessions with interested mentees on how to set up their businesses and for mentors to provide individual support (using live or online communication).
Communication and interaction with Giannis Vikas and specialised mentoring support sessions with him. (1-2 hours)
Review and the assessment of all mentor-related educational and informative resources on the BYTE platform (Mentor practical and Mentor theoretical) dedicated parts.
Familiarisation with the BYTE platform.
We are looking for mentors - volunteers
We are inviting mentors who are ready to volunteer.
We will support you:
We, the project team, will prepare all materials for mentors and mentees, which will be available in the virtual classroom.
You will get the possibility to network with international mentors (online and live events) and widen your social network.
We will promote you on our (social) media channels (if you consent).
Structure of micro-course for mentors
The upcoming course for mentors will consist of the following chapters
Introduction to mentoring
Participants will understand the basics of being a mentor.
Participants will be prepared to be an entrepreneurship mentor.
Participants will be able to set up and lead mentoring sessions.
Participants will be able to evaluate mentoring sessions.
Participants will be able to promote entrepreneurship mentoring as a good practice.
Multiculturalism and Migration
Participants will be introduced to the history of multiculturalism.
Participants will be able to define what multiculturalism is.
Participants will understand what migration is and its different types.
Participants will be able to present the importance of migration.
Participants will create their approach to mentoring - answer the "Why should I become a mentor?".
Diversity in culture
Participants will be introduced to diversity.
Participants will understand how to manage diversity.
Participants will be able to present good practices and adapt them.
Participants will understand what intolerance is.
Participants will be able to fight intolerance.
Intercultural communication
Participants will understand the importance of multicultural communication.
Participants will be able to build a trusting relationship.
Participants will understand body language.
Participants will be able to apply scenarios to solve intercultural issues.
Participants will be able to create their own action plans for intercultural communication.
Resilience training
Participants will understand the general principles of resilience training.
Presentation videos for mentors
Coming soon.
Supporting_Migrants_and_Refugees_in_Entrepreneurship_V1.mp4Supporting migrant and refugees in entreprenurship
Presented by Sofia Tsiortou (Drosostalida - Greece)
Mentoring migrants and building a supportive network
Presented by Daniel Jianu (SIMO - Romania)
Mentoring_Migrants__Building_a_Supportive_Network_V1.mp4Learning package
Training programme for mentors is supported by 2 micro courses:
To access these courses, please register and then you'll receive a link and instructions how to access it.
Do you have a question?
If you have any other questions about the e-learning portal, you can ask:
Tomislav Rozman, tomislav.rozman@bicero.com
Mateja Frangež Rozman, mateja.frangez-rozman@bicero.com (help regarding accounts, bug reports)
For any help related to the administrative part of the mentoring process:
Sofia Tsiortou, sofia@tsiortos.com
For specific help with mentoring issues and specialised mentoring questions and support:
Dr. Giannis Vikas, giannisvikas@hotmail.com
Other questions can be addressed on the project team.
FAQ
When is the deadline to finish mentoring course?
We suggest you finish the mentorship course by 30. Apr. 2024.
When is the deadline to finish mentoring activities?
Mentorship activities should be finished by 30. Sep. 2024.
How many mentees shoud I mentor?
After that, we will assign you 2-4 mentees. You can also find your mentees to mentor.
When does the course for mentees start?
The first group of mentees will start with BYTE Academy on 1. Apr. 2024.
What do you get out of mentoring - volunteering?
Volunteering benefits people in need, worthy causes, and the community, but the benefits to you, the volunteer, can be even greater. The right match can assist you in making new friends, connecting with your community, learning new skills, and even advancing your career.
It gives you a sense of achievement and purpose.
It helps you feel part of a community.
It helps you feel better about yourself by improving your self-esteem and confidence.
It helps you share your talents, learn new skills and create a better work-life balance.
Volunteering and mentoring is a two-way process - you never know what you will learn from your mentees.
It will be a great addition to your CV.
At the end of your activities, you will receive a certificate of mentorship.