Recommendations for usage
Students-Buddies have a high degree of willingness to volunteer in the social field. Due to the limitation of their available time (they study and/or work) the activity has to be carefully planned and coordinated. A good option is to integrate the experience into possible formal curriculum so to recognize Buddies new competences and credits. Buddies’ expenses have to be reimbursed; their experience has to be officially recognized through certification. The Buddy should be very well-networked in youth work. The organization must have a strong commitment to diversity and quality. The organization must offer Buddies good training on transcultural competence and constant supervision.
Buddies’ own migration experience is a plus.