Our mentors are current graduate students or hold a graduate degree. If that's you, you already have expertise a student halfway across the world is waiting to learn from. Give a few hours a month and we'll handle everything else.
In many regions, talent is everywhere but opportunity isn't. A single mentor with real-world experience can be the bridge between a motivated student and the career they didn't know was possible.
You'll coach students through practical work — a CV, a mock interview, a small project — the things that actually get someone hired.
Mentoring is one-to-one or small-group. You'll get to know your student, their goals, and watch their confidence grow session by session.
Work with students in South America, Asia, and Africa — no travel needed. Sessions are built to work even on a modest connection.
Tell us your field and availability. It takes five minutes — no CV required.
We pair you with a student on skills, language, and time zone, and introduce you to your coordinator.
You'll get a ready-made curriculum and safeguarding training so you feel confident before you begin.
Meet your student over video, work through real projects, and help them build a portfolio they can point to.
Tell us a little about you and a coordinator will follow up within a week.
No. Most of our mentors have never formally taught. What matters is real-world experience in your field and a willingness to share it. We provide the curriculum and training.
Around two to three hours a week for the length of a program, including your sessions and a little prep. You set the schedule with your student.
That's fine — your coordinator will walk you through the tools, and sessions are designed to work smoothly even on a modest connection.
None. Mentoring with Arbor is entirely voluntary, and there's no cost to you or to the students you support.
It takes five minutes to apply, and a coordinator will guide you the rest of the way.
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