Mentoring programme - Institut de l'Engagement

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Would you like us to support you in your What are your plans for the future?

The Institut de l'Engagement's mentoring programme can help you clarify your career plans and move them forward.

Would you like to define your future more clearly?
Do you need one last helping hand to make your project a reality?
Going back to school, finding a job, an internship, a work-linked training scheme, setting up or developing your own business...

Under the mentoring scheme, you will be put in touch with a volunteer mentor, trained by the Institute, for 6 months, so that you can benefit from his or her support. This mentoring takes place remotely, for a minimum of 1 hour a month.

The programme is open all year round and just a few clicks away: you can sign up whenever you like!

The mentoring programme is for you if :

You are aged between 16 and 30
You have completed or are in the process of doing a Service Civique, volunteer work or voluntary service.
You are a national of France, a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area, or you have a valid residence permit.
You have a vague plan for the future and would like help to define it more precisely
Your project is well underway and you're looking for one last helping hand to make it a reality.

Every year, 1,100 young people involved in long-term volunteering receive support from a mentor to help them with their project.

6 months of support to define your project

with a mentor, a volunteer trained by the Institute

A dedicated team for mentoring

to train mentors, carry out matching and support the pairs throughout their mentoring

Teaching resources

including a monthly programme of online workshops and fact sheets to enhance your skills and knowledge

Meetings and exchanges

with meetings and events both online and in person

They testify:

"My mentoring was a kind and sincere exchange, helping me to build and, above all, define my career plan and structure my ideas. It was very useful for me to be able to bounce back afterwards in my search for a Master's degree, to pass interviews and finally to be accepted into the one I wanted. The advice and opinions of my mentor, who had the experience, were a real plus, making it easier for me to make decisions afterwards and helping me to avoid a number of pitfalls. The teaching team is responsive and provides real support. Thank you to the Institut!

"Thank you to my mentor Edmond for supporting me, helping me to turn an idea into a project and believing in it. This has enabled me to continue to make progress in setting up my association. I think it's important to have the support of a mentor to be able to bring our projects to life. The richness of this support lies in the exchanges that enrich our ideas.

How can I benefit from mentoring?

01. Register on our mentoring platform

02. Questionnaire on your profile, background and expectations

03. Signature of the commitment charter

04. Put you in touch with a mentor who matches your profile

FAQ

When does mentoring begin?

The mentoring programme is open year-round, on a continuous basis, and accessible by simple registration. So you can sign up as soon as you feel the need!

How long do I have to wait to get a mentor?

In general, matchmaking only takes a few days. This can be slightly extended depending on the number of requests, but also on your needs and expectations.

Who are the Institute's mentors?

Our mentors are volunteers with extremely varied profiles and backgrounds: they are employees, retirees, students, former beneficiaries of the Institute, entrepreneurs… They all receive training from the Institute before starting mentoring.

Is it free?

Our support programmes are completely free of charge.

Can I apply for the "laureates" programme if I have already benefited from the mentoring programme?

Our two support programmes can be linked in either direction to meet your needs.

Do you have a question? Contact us :

You have signed up as volunteer volunteer ?

Would you like to define your future more clearly?Do you need one last helping hand to make your project a reality?Going back to school, finding a job, an internship, a work-linked training scheme, setting up or developing your own business...