A mentor for new volunteers

Solinetz Zurich brings refugees and local people together on an equal footing. Anyone wishing to volunteer will be paired with a mentor to help them get started. People with experience of displacement who have previously taken part in a Solinetz project are also involved in this mentoring programme. The experienced volunteers support the newcomers, answer their questions – for example: how to organise a language course – and are there to help them in challenging situations. Further training and regular get-togethers provide additional support for the volunteers.