Mentor Guides

This guide supports mentors in the Mentors for Ukraine programme and the Women Buddy Program.

Session Frameworks

First Session (30 min)

Introductions and background sharing
Discuss mentee’s goals and expectations
Agree on session frequency and format
Set 3 goals for the programme

Regular Sessions (60 min)

Check in on progress since last session (10 min)
Work on a goal or challenge (35 min)
Action items and next steps (10 min)
Brief reflection (5 min)

Final Session (60 min)

Celebrate progress and achievements
Review goals — what was achieved?
Identify next steps the mentee will take independently
Complete programme survey

Best Practices

Do:

Listen more than you talk
Ask open questions (“What would help you most right now?”)
Share your experience without prescribing a path
Be reliable — show up on time, give advance notice if you need to reschedule
Acknowledge cultural differences without making assumptions

Avoid:

Giving advice as absolute answers
Comparing your experience to the mentee’s situation
Pity language or savior framing
Overcommitting on contact outside scheduled sessions

Scheduling Sessions

Sessions are scheduled via Kintell. You will receive a Kintell invitation when matched. Complete session notes after each meeting — they feed into impact reporting.

If You Need Support

Contact your programme coordinator. TEEI provides mentor check-ins every 6 weeks for active mentors.