Mentorship Program

Our mentorship program is based on our appreciation of the value of people learning from others who have gone ahead of them. We link students to professionals who offer them mentorship for a period of a year, after which they are paired with a different professional. This ensures they learn from different people and grow their professional networks, year after year.

A mentor is an experienced, and trusted individual who provides guidance, support, and wisdom to the mentee to help them achieve personal and professional growth. We require someone who has time and the determination to empower the youth.

Becoming a mentor isn’t just about helping others; it’s a powerful opportunity for your own growth—it sharpens your leadership skills, gain fresh perspectives from emerging talent, expands your network, and brings deep personal satisfaction.

Volunteer Mentor Opportunity

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the position is to support the all-round development of the
Tuendelee Scholars (Current Students & Alumni) by providing mentoring, guidance and
coaching on life skills, soft skills, job-related skills and guidance to them. The position also
supports the scholars in preparing for the workplace through review of resumes, and
interview preparation, as well as answering the scholars’ general questions on career and
life preparation.

TASKS

Holding one-on-one mentor sessions with the students on a regular basis (commit to four
(4) mentor hours per month).

Assessing the growth of the student and effectiveness of the mentoring relationship.

Giving reports to the Foundation on the evolution of the mentoring relationship and
recommendations on the improvement both for the program as well as for the student.

REQUIREMENTS

Experienced professional with at least five years of work experience or an entrepreneur
with at least 5 years of running their own enterprise.

Passion to mentor and support the development of upcoming professional.

Mentorship Success Stories

Vera Boulter

The mentorship made me more enlightened and confident. I particularly appreciated the insights into approaching the job market, crafting my CV, applying for jobs and showing up for interviews prepared

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Mary Mutinda

Committed 30minutes once a week to mentor Vera in 2021. As a result of their mentorship, Vera was able to learn and draft a properly written one paged CV that was helpful in her getting her internship at BAT Kenya.

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Sebastiao Clara

“Mentoring Ian and Clifford has provided the opportunity to share experiences, knowledge, and skills benefiting all of our lives. Although our journey together has just started a few months ago, watching Ian and Clifford grow and develop has been incredibly rewarding, as I have the chance to make a positive impact on their lives. This has truly been a rewarding experience, giving me a sense of personal satisfaction and fulfilment.”

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Shirley Kabuka

“I joined Tuendelee Foundation as a mentor, having felt the need to hold someone’s hand along the way; to not only pay it forward but to fail fast, learn and grow together, also as a mentee in my own personal journey. Tuendelee has connected me to brilliant young minds thirsty to learn and grow beyond their circumstances and I am humbled and consistently inspired by our interactions.
Thank you to the Foundation and “Karibu!” to any other volunteer mentors with a calling to make an indelible impact on the hearts, minds and lives of these future leaders!”

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Join our dedicated network of mentors and get matched with an awaiting mentee. Your legacy awaits. Start creating it now! Apply to be a mentor and start making a difference.