BecomeaMentor
Having a mentor is one of the most important things for a young person building a successful career. Share your experience with a talented student from Bosnia and Herzegovina and help shape the next generation of leaders.
How mentorship works
Each mentor is paired with a student. You meet online or, when possible, face-to-face, for at least one hour a month over a program that typically lasts 8–12 months. By sharing lessons from your own experience and knowledge, you help create a pathway for your mentee to become a better professional. If a mentee isn’t engaging, just let the foundation know and we will work to resolve it.
What we ask of mentors
You need to motivate, steer, educate and improve your mentee. We ask for a minimum of one hour a month, and your meetings can happen online with audio and video, as close to a real-life conversation as possible. Many mentors end up with more than a mentee: lifelong friends, and a new perspective of their own.
What you bring
Professional Experience
At least three years of professional experience with a proven track record of excellence.
Diaspora Perspective
Nearly 2 million Bosnians and Herzegovinians live around the world. Your education and experience abroad are of unprecedented value to youth in B&H, and you don’t need to live in the same country as your mentee.
The Right Background
A background in engineering (any), technology, ICT/computing, management, innovation/entrepreneurship or science, and English and/or Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian. Other backgrounds are welcome, and those applications are looked at in more detail.
“If you take care of other people, then the Universe will take care of you. Being part of the Mentoring Program is an exceptional feeling, and to see my Mentee develop has been the best ‘salary’ I could have ever gotten.”
“Emina wanted to work in the automotive industry. Her mentor recommended a company, helped her prepare and apply, and Emina ended up with an internship at ZF.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time needs to be committed to the mentoring program?
You should dedicate a minimum of one hour a month (online or face-to-face) to your mentee.
What if my mentee is not making contact or being engaging?
Please notify the foundation immediately and we will try to resolve the issue.
How long should I mentor the mentee?
The length of the program is typically 8-12 months. However, you may become lifelong friends and mentoring may continue beyond the program.
Do I have to be in the same country as the mentee?
No. In fact, one of the primary goals of our mentoring program is to provide a global perspective for our students and give them as much diversity from the mentorship program. Your meetings can take place online and, if the opportunity arises, then also face-to-face.
What platform should be used to communicate online?
It is important that this agreement be made between you and your mentee during the introductory email phase. We encourage you to make the online meetings as reflective of a real-life situation as possible. This means using audio & video. Some platforms we prefer include: Google Meet, Zoom, Skype, Viber, Whatsapp.
Someone Once Opened a Door for You
Join the mentor network and be that person for a scholar from home.