FAQ

Visit our homepage www.wir-sind-ukraine.de or www.wirsindpaten.de and apply using the form provided.

A mentorship “tandem” consists of the mentor and the mentee. The mentor offers to help. The mentee seeks help.

Heart and reliability are particularly important. It would be ideal if you speak English, Ukrainian or Russian. But that's not a requirement. With a lot of commitment you can also communicate "with hand and foot". You have some time in which you would like to accompany a newcomer(s). If you are open and approach people, then apply.

Nothing. There are no costs to you.

No. But you get plenty of "immaterial rewards" for your kindness, because the mentee needs you for the turbulent time after the flight. Because: It's a nice feeling when you can help other people!

In such a case, we advise you to seek direct contact with our responsible mentorship office. Our mentorship advisors will support you in an advisory capacity and will work with you to find a solution to any difficulties.

As a mentor, you and the mentee agree on the intervals at which you would like to meet, whether once a week, monthly or sporadically. There are no obligations in this regard. Nowadays, many things can also be clarified by telephone, e-mail or other social media. For many mentees it is a great help if they have a mentor whom they can contact if they have any questions.

They accompany the mentee in everyday life, e.g. when dealing with authorities, interpreting, doctors, etc., and at best conduct the conversation with them in German (indirect German course). However, it may also be the case that you, as a mentor, have to listen a lot during the so-called getting-to-know-you phase or stand by the mentee in an advisory capacity with regard to the German system. Question like: How does Germany work? How do I get work? How can I have my degree recognized? How does family reunification work? At the beginning you make clear agreements with each other.

Of course you have the opportunity to start your planned vacation. It would be important if you let your mentee know that you will not be available for a certain period of time (e.g. 3 weeks).

It is advisable to record a time at which you can be reached. For example, "until 7:00 p.m." is a humane time up to which the mentes could possibly still get in touch. A clear agreement in advance is helpful.

We have mentorship offices with mentorship advisors who will be happy to advise you. You can obtain the relevant contact details from www.wirsindpaten.de.