For mentors - volunteers

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.

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.

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 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).