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There is no obligation and no limit! A mentor always supervises 1 young person at a time. However, it is important to keep in mind that once you have started a duo, you will be supervising this mentee for 6 months. Do you then want to start with the guidance of the next mentee? Please!

Are you already part of DUO for a JOB and do you have questions about training? Then it's best to contact your DUO contact person. He or she will help you out!

If you have any questions about your appointment, please contact the coordinators by phone.

Even if you have a master's degree, you are welcome to join DUO for a JOB! 25% of the young people we support are more educated. When looking for a job, a diploma is no guarantee. Your mentor can help you with many things: getting to know the Dutch labor market better, sharing experiences with you, helping you build a network, etc.

How nice that you like us! All open vacancies are listed on our jobs page. Is there nothing listed for you? Get in touch with us.

All open vacancies are listed on our jobs page. Is there nothing for you? Get in touch with us.

That is not necessary, but it is allowed. In fact, gladly! When your 6 months are over as a duo, we ask you to complete an evaluation informing us of your next availability. 8 out of 10 mentors repeat the experience and start a duo again after their first support.

Our mentoring program isn't just for newcomers. It is intended for young people with a migration background of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation. This means: young people who themselves were born outside the European Union, but also young people whose parents or grandparents were born outside the European Union. Why? The fact that you have a migration background causes more difficulties in the labor market. That has been statistically proven. With our program, we work for equal opportunities for everyone.

To give as many young people as possible the opportunity to participate in our free individual coaching, everyone can only participate once.

Our volunteer mentors are not paid. As a mentor, you do receive a free 4-day training led by professionals.

Coaching experience is not necessary. The 4-day training that all mentors follow before they start as mentors ensures that you have all the tools you need to properly support young people in their search for a job. As a mentor, you will be supported throughout the program by a personal coordinator from DUO for a JOB. In addition, workshops are offered and you get the opportunity to participate in intervisions with other mentors every 2 months. These intervisions allow you to exchange and share your experiences and get advice from your fellow mentors!

To participate in the adventure, you must 👉 Be over 50 years old 👉 be available 2-3 hours a week 👉 Have work experience to share

Each mentee is different, so their needs and expectations aren't always the same either. Generally, the mentee does not have the necessary tools to succeed in the job search. You help the mentee make a plan for the future. Some mentees already know very well what kind of work they want to do. For example, you can help with the search for the right company, with the resume and cover letter and with applying. Other mentees still don't know what kind of work they want or can do. In that case, you will figure this out together. It is also possible that you will be guided in making a choice of study.

The mentor is there to help you and give you the tools you need in your job search. The mentor's role is not to find you a job, you have to do it yourself. The mentor therefore expects you to be motivated and give yourself the opportunity to find a job.

Don't worry, it's okay if you haven't found a job within 6 months! 1 in 3 mentees is still looking for a job by the end of the program, but only 1 in 4 mentees has not found a job 12 months later. And mentees who have not found jobs also experience many other benefits from the program. This way, they know the Dutch labor market better, are more confident and know better how to apply. In addition, it is good to know that a large majority of the duo remains in touch after 6 months in a duo. The connection has been made, so many mentors and mentees keep seeing each other. 💡 The goal is for you to become independent in your job search and to get a better idea of your professional needs and skills.

If you feel like you no longer need help from your mentor after finding a job, we can always stop the program earlier in consultation. However, it can be very nice to still have contact with your mentor during the first period in a new job.

If a conflict occurs during your mentoring period or if you feel uncomfortable in your duo, don't hesitate to contact your coordinator. We will then try to find a solution so that everything goes as smoothly as possible for both of you. If it turns out that you really can't go on together, we'll put an end to your duo and put you in touch with another mentee.

One of the requirements to become a mentor at DUO for a JOB is that you are over 50 years old. It doesn't matter if you're retired or working full-time, as long as you can only spend a few hours a week supporting your mentee.

Met de ondersteuning van een mentor vergroot je echt je kansen op de arbeidsmarkt. 7 op de 10 jongeren vinden dankzij de begeleiding door hun mentor een baan, stage of opleiding!

DUO for a JOB is an association that connects young people with an immigration background who are actively looking for work with people over 50, so that the latter can support them in their approach.

DUO for a JOB is a foundation that was founded in 2012 and started its activities in Brussels, Belgium in 2013. Subsequently, 2 new legal structures were created: DUO for a JOB France in 2019, an 'association loi 1901', and the 'DUO for a JOB' foundation in the Netherlands in 2021.

At the moment, we are only active in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Our office is located in the Groot Handelsgebouw, directly to Rotterdam Central Station. Here we have a large and nice space where our duos can meet up with each other. Duos are also free to meet at other locations (or online).

The mentor worked as much as possible in the same industry as the junior. This sector does not have the same criteria as in the keyword genome. After all, we also take personality into account and interest is also taken into account when contacting.

From a couple of days to a couple of weeks ! After participating in an information session, you will meet a coordinator of the association. Then, following this interview, you will be “matched” by the association with the mentor that best suits you ! Depending on your availability, you will meet for the first time and if you want to continue the adventure together, you officially start your duo for a maximum of 6 months. ‍ These steps generally take between 15 days and 1 month.

As a company, there are various ways to support DUO for a JOB: by financial sponsoring, providing skills, fundraising or by providing visibility to our target groups, mentors and mentees. Contact us to discuss future collaboration!

Joining our mentoring program is free of charge!

Every level of education is welcome. The most important thing is that you are motivated to find work or an education!

Since the DUO for a JOB mentoring program is completely free for our participants, the support of financial partners is a prerequisite for our existence, our development, as well as for the sustainability of our action. Making a donation to DUO for a JOB means supporting the socio-professional integration of young people with an immigration background while valuing our seniors, it means engaging with our teams and volunteers and allowing them to act on a daily basis and to support our duos towards their greatest successes. Find more information in our donation section or contact us !

These are already several ways to support us. Discover more by visiting our 'support us' section.