michael kimmig

Category: Coaching & Mentoring

Empowering volunteers [Pierre Bamin via unsplash]

Coaching & Mentoring / Learning & Development

Empowering volunteers to take ownership of their learning and growth | Mentoring under Construction

As a mentor you probably have a lot of resources and tools to work with your volunteer(s). But what about resources and tools that volunteers can use independently to shape their volunteering journey and make the most out of their experience? Resources and tools that increase independence and spark self-agency? Read more

Integrity. Guidelines for Mentoring | Mentoring under Construction

Coaching & Mentoring / Learning & Development

Integrity | Guidelines for Mentoring

Integrity is essential for building trust, credibility and influence. It is about aligning our intentions, actions and values, and in doing so we build coherence and consistency. Acting with integrity needs courage, at the same time it gives us confidence. It is sometimes not easy to live in alignment with who we are and what we stand for. However, if we do so, we feel more grounded and stronger. Integrity builds trust and therefore is essential for everyone who is supporting and guiding others in their personal development and growth. Read more

Getting started as a mentor [Jon Tyson via unsplash]

Coaching & Mentoring / Volunteering Abroad

Getting started as a Mentor | Mentoring under Construction

Are you just about to embark in a mentoring journey with a new volunteer? And you are not exactly sure, what are your tasks? “How to get started? My tasks as a Mentor” present and clarifies what are the most important tasks as a mentor and how to kick off your mentoring journey within the European Solidarity Corps. Read more

Supporting Volunteers with Youthpass Writing | Dylan Gillis via unsplash.com

Coaching & Mentoring / Volunteering Abroad

Supporting volunteers with Youthpass writing | Mentoring under Construction

At the end of their volunteering journey, many volunteers are about to enter another transition process from volunteering into a future career. Reflecting on one’s learning helps volunteers to become aware of many beautiful learning experience along their journey. But how to put these moments into writing? How to describe the learning outcomes in the language of competences? And how can this help later applying for jobs? Read more

MuC Seek Clarity Residential Event Event | Graphic: Andreea Buzek

Coaching & Mentoring / International Youth Work

Seek Clarity! Residential Event | Mentoring under Construction

Once a year, the Mentoring under Construction Community gathers mentors, project coordinators, authors, researchers, etc. who are passionate about mentoring in European Solidarity Corps projects for a Residential Event.This year the event took place in Athlone, Ireland and was meant to seek clarity! Read more