For Social Mentors (for immigrant community engagement)
Social Mentors for immigrant community engagement are a cornerstone of our mission to facilitate social and political engagement within immigrant communities.Who can be a Social Mentors for immigrant community engagement?
A Social Mentor can be an individual volunteer or a representative of an organisation with the relevant experience and a commitment to enhancing immigrant engagement. They may be native Norwegians or individuals with a immigrant background who have successfully integrated into the community. The key requirements include:
- Goodwill and commitment: A genuine desire to empower immigrants by fostering their active participation in social and political life.
- Alignment with core values: Respect, empathy, and inclusivity are the pillars of Social Mentorship. These values ensure a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Compliance with the "Terms and Conditions": Social Mentors must agree to our Terms and Conditions, which outline responsibilities and expectations.
Activities of the Social Mentors
The activities of the Social Mentors focus on empowering immigrants to engage actively in their communities, both socially and politically. These activities include:
- Civic engagement support: Encouraging immigrants to participate in local events, community forums, and voting where applicable.
- Leadership building: Guiding immigrants to take active roles in community initiatives, organisations, or advocacy groups.
- Language and communication support: Facilitating language learning as a tool for effective participation in social and political discussions.
- Understanding rights and systems: Moving to a new country can be overwhelming. Social Mentors offer emotional support, helping immigrants cope with the stress and challenges of their new life.
- Networking and outreach: Connecting immigrants with local leaders, organisations, and networks that can amplify their voices.
- Initiative development: Assisting in identifying, proposing, and selecting immigrant-led initiatives that address key community needs, ensuring they align with broader social and political engagement goals.
Benefits of becoming a Social Mentor
Becoming a Social Mentor comes with meaningful benefits and opportunities, including:
- Direct impact: Contribute to social cohesion and integration in immigrant communities.
- Leadership skills development: Enhance leadership, intercultural communication, and organisational skills.
- Incentives and recruitment opportunities: Gain acknowledgment through certifications, public recognition, eligibility for small stipends, or opportunities to be recruited by participating organisations or institutions who need people with such skills.
Get started today!
To join our network or learn more about becoming a Social Mentor, contact us at: office@migrantsocial.org