Be a Lifeline: Mentor Ukrainian Refugees Rebuilding Their Lives
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Recruiting Organization: The Educational Equality Institute
Be a Lifeline: Mentor Ukrainian Refugees Rebuilding Their Lives
Your expertise can help transform the life of a Ukrainian professional forced to start over
The Crisis and Your Opportunity to Help
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes, careers, and dreams. Many are highly skilled professionals now facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding their careers in unfamiliar countries. This is where you can make a real difference.
About The Educational Equality Institute (TEEI)
We're a Norway-based NGO working tirelessly to support Ukrainian refugees through education and mentorship. Our mission? To help talented Ukrainian professionals reclaim their careers and rebuild their lives.
How You Can Change Lives
As a mentor, you'll be directly helping Ukrainian refugees who have lost everything and are trying to restart their careers. Your guidance could be the difference between someone rebuilding their professional life or remaining stuck in uncertainty.
Your impact as a mentor:
- Be a trusted advisor to someone navigating a foreign job market
- Share your professional knowledge to help refugees adapt their skills
- Provide hope and guidance during a challenging transition
- Open doors to new opportunities through your network
- Make a real, personal difference in someone's life journey
We Need Mentors From All Professional Backgrounds
Whether you're in:
- Technology (Web Development, Software Engineering, Data Science)
- Business (Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship)
- HR & Communication
- Project Management
- Leadership & Strategy
- Or any other professional field
Your expertise can help someone rebuild their career and regain their independence.
Two Ways to Help - Choose Your Commitment
Flexible On-Demand Support:
- Provide guidance when you can
- Set your own schedule
- Help multiple refugees with immediate needs
Build a Deeper Connection:
- Form a 6-month mentoring relationship
- Regular meetings with your matched mentee
- Guide them through their professional journey
- 2-4 hours per month
What You Need to Be a Mentor
- Professional experience to share
- A desire to help others rebuild their lives
- Access to internet for virtual meetings
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity
- English proficiency
We Support You Every Step
- User-friendly mentorship platform
- Resources and guidelines
- Program team support
- Community of fellow mentors
The Impact You'll Make
"My mentor helped me understand how to transfer my skills to a new market. Thanks to their guidance, I found a job in my field after months of uncertainty." - Olena, Ukrainian Software Developer
"Having a mentor who understood my industry made all the difference. They helped me rebuild my confidence and restart my career." - Mykhailo, Marketing Professional
Start helping today: Sign Up
Making a difference is easy:
- Quick 5-minute sign-up
- Choose your availability
- Start changing lives
Contact Us
Phone: +47 408 94 846 Email: contact@theeducationalequalityinstitute.org
Your expertise isn't just valuable - it's life-changing. Join us in helping Ukrainian professionals rebuild their careers, restore their dignity, and reclaim their futures. Together, we can make a difference, one mentorship at a time.
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This opportunity is recurring
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About Idealist.org
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Mission Statement
To bridge the gap between intention and action in order to bring about social impact.
Description
Idealist is a leading online global resource for finding jobs in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteer opportunities and graduate school programs for social impact.
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28 NydalsveienOslo, Oslo 0484Norway
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2025
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