Preparing volunteers for refugee mentorship

The Landungsbrücken program, run by the Hamburg Community Foundation, offers practical resources to prepare volunteers for mentoring refugees. Designed to foster meaningful connections, its Preparation Guides equip mentors with cultural sensitivity tools, communication strategies, and insights into the asylum process. The materials address common challenges, from language barriers to trauma awareness, while emphasizing trust-building and long-term support. By combining checklists, case studies, and legal overviews, the program ensures volunteers feel confident and informed before engaging with mentees. Whether assisting with integration, education, or daily life, these resources help create structured yet flexible mentorship relationships.