Description
Volunteer mentors guide volunteers through the integration process, introducing them to the host culture, and supporting them in responding to administrative, technical and practical needs of the community. They support volunteers' learning and personal development process connected to their volunteering experience.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackassist clients with personal developmentmentor individualsuse communication techniquesdevelop a coaching stylefacilitate teamwork between studentsdemonstrate leadership in social service casesshow intercultural awarenessadvocate for otherscoach young peopleempower social service usersobserve confidentialitymaintain professional boundaries in social workrelate empatheticallylisten activelyempower young peoplebrief volunteerstrain employeescommunicate with youth