There are many different aims of mentoring, including:
- assistance in using public services, for example: transport (PEKA, where to check the schedule of public transport, how to buy a train ticket and TD), or doctor, offices,
- developing social skills - adapting to Polish culture (taking into account possible cultural differences, how to behave in particular situations,etc),
- practice of the Polish language (or learning basic and useful phrases),
- getting to know the city (where better to go to eat something good, where to do shopping, as well as what are the cultural events, places worth seeing),
- support in learning (homework, university responsibilities),
- emotional support, having a familiar face in the city,
- and many other things that may be useful when we're in a new place recently.
Who can become Mentee?
Everyone who:
- is a foreigner,
- recently arrived to Poznan, is open to new friendships, wants to get used to the life in Poznan,
- need support which can not find elsewhere (eg at the university),
- is ready to participate in meetings at least once a week (1h-1.5h) from March to June,
- does not know well the city, culture and language.
What are the responsibilities of the Mentee?
- participate in the introductory meeting with the project coordinator,
- together with the project coordinator and Mentor define the goals and priorities of the cooperation that will be implemented during the project,
- meet at least once a week with Mentor (1-1.5h),
- remember that a Mentor is a volunteer and do not overuse the relationship,
- inform the mentor about the reasons of cancellation the meeting at least 24 hours in advance,
- inform the project coordinator / Migrant Info Point office in case of any problems.
Why it's great to be a Mentee?
- you will meet new people, discover interesting places and get used to the life of the city,
- you will improve your knowledge of Polish language,
- you will be provided with the necessary knowledge and possible support while using public services (transport, doctor, offices),
- you will get to know Polish culture and traditions better,
- you will receive support and find a friendly soul in Poznań.
SIGN UP!
by filling in this form: https://goo.gl/forms/dS3JDuJE6LNXqEb82
The deadline is 24.02.18