When you deal with disadvantaged or difficult youth (delinquent, rebellious, low self-esteem) it is often a challenge to connect with them. First of all, it needs time. But there are some very important behaviours you should stick to from the beginning in order to build a connection. Youth with an unfortunate background or in a …
Why I Mentor An Unaccompanied Minor Refugee and What You Should Consider Before You Do It Too
This month, I signed up for a program in Zurich that matches volunteers with unaccompanied minor refugees. It is a 9 months program with the aim to facilitate the integration of this at-risk target group into society. Having a “mentor” outside the refugee hostel who is a local Swiss, not only helps these teenagers to …