Guide: International mobility mentoring

The guide for youth professionals has a specific objective: to assist in implementing mentoring activities within their organisations on a European scale. It is designed to improve the capacity and knowledge of youth professionals, helping them in adopting new methods and practices related to mentoring.

As it is closely linked with the findings of the transnational study carried out under the MENTOR project, it incorporates insights from mentors and mentees across Europe who participated in the research. The guide is designed to address the identified needs of the participants and provide guidance on how to meet those needs.

Table of content

1. Mentoring : concepts and definitions
2. Understanding mentoring in international mobility project
3. Set up an effective mentoring programme
   1. Phase I: Before departure of international mobility
      • Recruitment of mentors+
      • Train the mentors+
      • Matching mentors+ and mentees
      • Facilitate the initial contact
   2. Phase II: During international mobility
      • Set up effective mentoring sessions
      • Support and communication
   3. Phase III: After the return from international mobility
      • Monitoring mentoring programmes
      • Evaluating mentoring programmes
      • Promoting sustainability
4. Conclusion