By volunteering their time and energy in mentoring sessions, DHL employees can have a positive impact on the lives of young people and provide support as youngsters transition from school to work. Mentors provide mentees with first-hand insight into professional experiences, but also foster their personal development, helping to build trust and and a sense of self-esteem among the mentees. Here, middle and senior managers at DHL focus on various matters relevant to employability (career and/or entrepreneurship orientation) and provide support that takes into account the dreams, interests, abilities and needs of the young people involved.
- Duration: Long-term interaction over several months or even years (preferable: one regular mentoring session per month)
- Number of young people involved: based on demand
- Number of volunteers involved: based on demand Place: SOS CV, virtual,…
1.2 How to set up a GoTeach Mentorship
- SOS and DHL coordinate the numbers of volunteers and young people interested and willing to take part in the program.
- Broad session content and suggested duration are defined between DHL and SOS based on the needs of the young people involved.
- Training session for DHL volunteers
- SOS and DHL arrange initial meet-and-greet event for all interested volunteers and youngsters. The first face-to-face meetings are then agreed upon.
“I remember three days before the DHL interview I did not want to go because I didn’t know what they were going to ask in the interview. I called my mentor and she was super cool. She calmed me down, told me some possible questions and wow I was ready! She gave me my confidence back.”
- Anonymous youngster involved in the mentorship program
DID YOU KNOW?
Mentoring requires leadership skills and a lot of empathy. Make sure all participants are really committed before deciding on suitable tandem pairings.
