Learning Mentor*in

EducAid

We support refugees with vocational training in the company and at vocational school

People with a refugee and migrant background who have found a training place face major challenges: At vocational school, it is often difficult to follow lessons as a non-native speaker. There are work cultures in training companies that the trainees are not yet familiar with.

Part of the support includes mentorships with volunteers who provide individual help with learning, dealing with authorities or other everyday challenges. Regular workshops on topics relevant to training, ongoing courses in key vocational school subjects as well as open learning and homework help complete the offering.

For trainees with
refugee and migration experience

• 6-month support from volunteer training supervisors: individual support in the learning process, dealing with authorities and with everyday challenges in everyday working life

• Regular workshops on topics relevant to training, such as the principle of the dual training system, learning and presentation techniques or time management

• ongoing courses in cross-training subjects (e.g. German, mathematics, social studies)

• open learning and homework help, accompanied by volunteers

For vocational schools and companies

All vocational schools and companies in Munich and the surrounding area that train refugees can take part in the program. ArrivalAid works particularly closely with teachers from participating schools.

This is what ArrivalAid offers:

• Advice to companies from personal contacts from ArrivalAid

• Support with regulatory issues

• Further training on the topic of integration by ArrivalAid experts

This is how you can support us as a volunteer training companion

Steps to volunteering

• Complete the registration form by clicking “Apply Now” at the bottom of this page.
• After receiving your application, we will arrange a phone call with you to get to know you better.
• We will then invite you to the appropriate introductory training course.

You should bring this with you

• Open and communicative manner in dealing with people from different cultures.
• Time and motivation for a commitment starting at around 1-2 hours per week for 6 months.
• Advanced knowledge of German.

This is what you get from us

• Entry level training
• Full-time contact person
• Supervision offer
• Exchange with other volunteers
• Certificate of volunteer work