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Structured Employee Volunteering

Effortless employee mentoring with real outcomes

Fully managed. No coordination required.

Your employees support Ukrainian professionals affected by displacement through structured, one-to-one mentoring. We handle onboarding, matching, coordination, and reporting.

  • Fully managed. No programme design or coordination required.
  • Clear time commitment. Typically 1 hour per week.
  • Remote-first. Works across distributed teams.
  • Free for corporate partners. No vendor or platform fees.

Participants frequently report improved coaching, communication, and leadership skills as a result of the experience.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
US and European Programmes
ESG Reporting Ready
$0
Programme Cost
1 hr
Weekly Commitment
90%+
Completion Rate
400+
Active Mentors
The Challenge

Most employee volunteering programmes are hard to run

Heavy
coordination burden on internal teams
Low
uptake in poorly supported programmes

When volunteering is complex or poorly supported, even motivated employees disengage. Unclear roles, heavy coordination, and difficult reporting lead to low participation.

Structured delivery changes everything.

The Solution

Structured mentoring removes coordination burden

Participants frequently report leadership and coaching skill development as a natural byproduct of the experience.

Sustainable Model

Why this is sustainable and easy for partners

No vendor fees. No procurement complexity. Stable, predictable delivery.

Foundation Grants

Major grants from foundations supporting workforce development and refugee integration fund our programme infrastructure.

Individual Donations

Donors cover platform costs and coordination, enabling free access for corporate partners.

Platform Partners

Technology partners including Kintell provide infrastructure at reduced cost to support our mission.

What Your Organisation Provides

  • Employee mentors (1 to 2 hours per week)
  • Internal programme champion
  • Commitment to participant success

What TEEI Provides (Free)

  • Full platform access via Kintell
  • Mentor training and ongoing support
  • Matching and impact reporting
  • ESG-ready documentation
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit | EIN: 33-2331817

Built for continuity

TEEI funds programme infrastructure through foundation grants, individual donations, and in-kind support from platform partners. This model has supported hundreds of mentoring relationships over multiple years.

Corporate partners contribute employee time. We provide delivery, training, matching, and reporting. No vendor contracts to negotiate. No platform fees to budget.

Governance documentation and programme history available on request.

How It Works

From First Call to Full Impact

A proven process that gets your team mentoring within weeks, not months

Week 1

We Confirm Scope

We handle setup. You confirm scope.

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What You Do

  • One 30-minute call
  • Confirm participant eligibility

What We Do

  • Configure programme parameters
  • Prepare mentor pipeline
  • Set up reporting dashboard

Programme plan ready

Week 2

We Manage Enrolment

We run enrolment. You share the link.

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What You Do

  • Share enrolment link internally

What We Do

  • Provide communication templates
  • Manage enrolment portal
  • Screen and qualify mentors

Confirmed mentor cohort

Week 3

We Train Your Mentors

We deliver training. Employees complete it.

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What You Do

  • Optional: Attend live session

What We Do

  • Deliver async and live training
  • Provide mentoring toolkit
  • Cover cultural competency

Trained mentors ready

Week 4

We Handle Matching

We match with human oversight. You approve.

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What You Do

  • Review proposed matches

What We Do

  • Run structured matching process
  • Validate compatibility
  • Facilitate introductions

Confirmed matches

6 Months

We Support and Report

We manage the programme. You receive reports.

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What You Do

  • Review quarterly reports

What We Do

  • Provide session prompts
  • Monitor relationship health
  • Intervene if needed
  • Generate quarterly reports

Quarterly reporting delivered

Why Partner With TEEI

Structured delivery. Real participation.

We handle coordination so your employees can focus on mentoring.

Ease of Participation

Employees join in one click. We handle the rest.

1 hr weekly commitment
TEEI Programme

Structured sessions with provided guides. No preparation required beyond showing up. Employees report high satisfaction with the low-friction format.

High Uptake

Structured programmes see higher participation than ad-hoc volunteering.

90%+ completion rate
TEEI Data

Clear roles, predictable time commitment, and visible impact drive consistent participation. Most mentors complete the full programme.

Minimal Coordination

No internal programme management required.

Zero admin burden
Fully Managed

We handle enrolment, training, matching, session support, and reporting. Your team shares the link and reviews quarterly reports.

Predictable Reporting

Quarterly reports formatted for sustainability and HR cycles.

ESG ready formats
GRI/SASB Aligned

Every partnership includes participation metrics, beneficiary outcomes, and narrative documentation. Formatted for immediate use in sustainability reports.

Frequently reported secondary outcomes

Leadership Skills

Participants frequently report improved coaching and communication skills.

Source: Participant Feedback

Retention Indicators

Research associates mentoring with improved retention in large-scale studies.

Source: Sun Microsystems/Wharton

Ready to start a structured programme?

We handle setup and delivery. You receive quarterly reports.

Calculate Your ROI
Optional: Estimate Impact

Understand participation and retention effects

Most partners use this to explore potential impact, not to justify cost, since the programme itself is free.

50 employees
$85,000
15%
None

Your Projected Impact

$0
Retention Savings
per year
0
Employees Retained
per year
52%
Engagement Lift
Benevity Research
88%
productivity with mentoring
(vs 24% training only)
5×
promotion rate
for mentoring participants
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The Research

The research is clear

Corporate mentorship delivers measurable business outcomes

0%

mentor retention rate

vs 49% without mentoring

Sun Microsystems/Wharton Study
0x

promotion rate

for mentoring participants

Wharton Research
0%

productivity gain

vs 24% training only

ATD Research
0%

lower turnover

for purpose-program participants

Benevity Research
0%

of Fortune 500

now offer mentoring programs

2024 Industry Survey
0x

engagement rate

for employees with mentors

Gallup Research
Programme Options

Flexible Programmes for Every Scale

Start with a pilot and expand as you see results. All at zero cost to your organisation.

Pilot

Test delivery with minimal lift

10-25 mentors
Free Zero cost for your organisation
Ideal for: Teams testing the model
  • Standard matching and onboarding
  • Monthly progress updates
  • Dedicated programme coordinator
  • Mentor training included
  • Session guides and templates
  • Basic reporting dashboard
  • Custom training integration
  • HRIS data integration
  • Executive steering committee
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Enterprise

Centralised reporting and coordination

100+ mentors
Free Zero cost for your organisation
Ideal for: Organisation-wide programmes
  • Everything in Department, plus:
  • Dedicated partnership manager
  • Custom training integration
  • HRIS data integration options
  • Executive steering committee
  • White-label co-branding
  • Custom success metrics
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All programmes include:

Zero cost
Full training
Matching support
Progress tracking
ESG-ready reporting
501(c)(3) recognition

Not sure which programme is right for you?

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Design Your Program

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What's your primary goal?

Common Questions

Practical questions answered

Time, effort, risk, reporting, and participation

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Our managers don't have time for another program

1-2 hours per week — less time than most leadership workshops, with 4× the development impact.

We understand time is precious. Here's the reality: **The commitment:** - 1 hour per week for mentoring sessions - 1-hour initial training (one-time) - Optional monthly community calls **The return:** - Training alone: 24% productivity improvement - Training + mentoring: 88% productivity improvement (ATD) - Standard corporate VTO is 20 hours/year — this fits easily within that Many partners find mentors protect this time fiercely because it's the most meaningful hour of their week.

How is this different from our internal mentorship program?

Internal mentorship transfers institutional knowledge. External cross-cultural mentorship develops adaptive leadership skills.

Internal and external mentorship serve different purposes: **Internal mentorship:** - Transfers company-specific knowledge - Navigates organizational politics - Limited by confidentiality concerns - Same cultural context **TEEI's cross-cultural mentorship:** - Develops adaptive leadership in unfamiliar contexts - Creates psychological safety for honest coaching practice - Builds empathy, communication, cultural intelligence - Skills transfer to any business situation Research shows external mentors provide "a mirror, a chance to step back and make progress that can be tough with someone mired within the politics and organizational dynamics internally." Most partners run both programs — they're complementary, not competing.

How do we measure the ROI of mentorship?

We provide a complete measurement framework aligned with Kirkpatrick/Phillips, including retention tracking and comparison data.

We help you measure impact at every level: **Level 1: Reaction** - Mentor satisfaction scores - Session completion rates - NPS surveys **Level 2: Learning** - Pre/post skills assessment - 360-degree feedback integration - Self-reported competency gains **Level 3: Behavior** - Manager feedback on participant performance - Observable leadership behaviors - Peer recognition data **Level 4: Results** - Retention rates (participants vs. control group) - Engagement scores - Promotion rates over 24 months **Level 5: ROI** - Turnover cost savings calculation - Productivity improvement estimates We provide quarterly reports with all this data, plus comparison benchmarks.

We already use Chronus/MentorcliQ/Together for mentorship

TEEI complements your platform as the 'application layer' — real-world practice for skills your platform teaches.

Mentorship platforms are excellent for managing internal programs and delivering content. TEEI serves a different purpose. **Your platform delivers:** - Matching algorithms - Content libraries - Progress tracking - Administrative tools **TEEI delivers:** - Real-world application context - Cross-cultural leadership practice - High-stakes coaching experience - Social impact outcomes Think of it this way: platforms deliver knowledge, TEEI delivers application. Many partners use both — the platform for internal programs, TEEI for experiential development. Deloitte, for example, integrates skills-based volunteering directly into their L&D curriculum as a complement to classroom learning.

What about safety and liability concerns?

We use the same proven model as Tent Partnership (Fortune 500 companies). All interactions are structured, facilitated, and supported.

We've designed safety into every aspect of the program: **Structural safeguards:** - All interactions via our platform (video calls) - Structured session formats with guides - Regular check-ins from program coordinators - Clear escalation procedures **Mentor preparation:** - Required cultural sensitivity training - Mentorship best practices orientation - Ongoing support resources - Community of practice access **Matching process:** - Professional background verification - Skills and interest alignment - Mutual opt-in confirmation - 2-week trial period **Track record:** - Tent Partnership for Refugees operates similar programs with dozens of Fortune 500 companies - This model is proven at scale - We carry appropriate insurance coverage Your employees simply show up prepared to mentor — we handle everything else.

Can this scale across our organization?

Yes — we've designed for enterprise scale with dedicated program management, batch enrollment, and centralized reporting.

We support programs from 10 to 500+ mentors: **Pilot (10-25 mentors)** - Standard matching and onboarding - Monthly impact updates - Dedicated program coordinator **Department (25-100 mentors)** - Batch enrollment and training sessions - Quarterly business reviews - Custom reporting dashboards - Manager toolkit for internal advocacy **Enterprise (100+ mentors)** - Dedicated partnership manager - Custom training integration - HRIS data integration options - Executive steering committee - Annual impact summit Most partners start with a pilot, prove the model, then expand. We grow with you.

What is a corporate mentoring program?

A structured program where experienced employees mentor others to develop leadership skills, transfer knowledge, and increase engagement.

Corporate mentoring programs pair experienced employees (mentors) with others who can benefit from their guidance (mentees). The goal is developing skills, transferring knowledge, and building engagement. **Common types:** - Internal mentoring (employee-to-employee) - Reverse mentoring (junior-to-senior) - External mentoring (employee-to-community) - Peer mentoring (same-level support) **Benefits:** - 72% retention rate for participants vs. 49% without (Wharton) - 5× higher promotion rates (Sun Microsystems) - 2× engagement rates (Gallup) TEEI specializes in external mentoring — connecting your employees with Ukrainian refugee professionals. This creates unique development experiences while generating social impact.

How much time does corporate mentoring require?

Typically 1-2 hours per week for 3-12 months, depending on program goals and structure.

Time commitments vary by program type: **TEEI Standard Program:** - 1 hour/week mentoring session - 1-hour initial training (one-time) - 6-month commitment - Total: ~26 hours over 6 months **Industry benchmarks:** - Average corporate mentoring: 1-2 hours/week - Skills-based volunteering: 1-2 hours/week - Standard corporate VTO: 20 hours/year Our program fits comfortably within typical volunteer time-off policies and requires less time than most leadership development workshops — with significantly better outcomes.

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Partner Infrastructure

Structured reporting infrastructure

Corporate partnerships require clear, verifiable reporting. CSR Cockpit provides ESG-aligned metrics, quarterly exports, and audit-ready documentation with no internal data collection required.

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Ready to launch a structured employee mentoring programme?

We handle delivery, coordination, and reporting. Your employees participate.

Setup and Enrolment

  • Standardised programme structure
  • Managed enrolment process
  • Manager communication templates
  • One link to share internally

Mentor Training and Support

  • Pre-programme mentor training
  • Structured session guides
  • Dedicated programme coordinator
  • Ongoing support channel

Compliance and Safety

  • Structured interaction model
  • Code of conduct enforcement
  • GDPR-compliant platform
  • Escalation support

Reporting

  • Quarterly participation reports
  • ESG-ready metrics
  • Beneficiary outcome tracking
  • No internal data collection required

Participants frequently report improved leadership and coaching skills as a natural benefit.