Stockholm Nonprofit and Social Impact Network
Mentorship Programme
Grounded in a community of 150+ members, we match mentors who are deeply rooted in Swedish civil society with mentees looking for work in the social impact sector for a three‑month engagement.
Join as mentee
Find personalized support and strategic guidance in your job search by professionals from the nonprofit and social impact sector.
Join as mentor
Share your expertise and knowledge of social impact sector to help strengthen Sweden's civil society.
Become a mentor organization
Engage your employees to serve as mentors and help international changemakers navigate Sweden’s civil‑society job market while strengthening inclusion across the sector.
Join as mentee
What to expect?
Insider knowledge: Adapting CVs for Swedish expectations, understanding hiring culture, mapping the civil society landscape.
Strategic positioning: Targeted guidance on which organizations align with their expertise and how to approach them.
Network activation: Introductions to key contacts, invitations to sector events, facilitated career conversations.
Accountability and motivation: Sustained relationships and moral support throughout the journey.
This is your journey to lead! Come ready to take initiative, follow through on insights, and actively drive your job search forward. Your mentor will guide, advise, and open doors but the steps are yours to take.
Who can be a mentee?
To qualify to be a mentee in our Social Impact Mentorship Programme you should:
Live in the Stockholm area and be available for in-person meetings (travel and accommodation not covered).
Have nonprofit experience through work or volunteering, whether in Sweden or your home country.
Be actively job searching within Swedish civil society, currently unemployed or seeking new opportunities.
Commit to 3 months (March-May 2026) of dedicated engagement, ready to lead your own mentorship journey.
Join as mentor
What to expect?
Collaborative learning: Connect with fellow professionals across sectors, share best practices, share insights on integration challenges.
Talent network: Build relationships with skilled international professionals bringing fresh perspectives and global expertise.
Real world impact: Get ideas and skills to solve concrete challenges, see direct results from your guidance and support.
Meaningful contribution: Strengthen Swedish civil society by opening doors for newcomers and creating pathways for diverse talent.
Who can be a mentor?
We are looking for mentors who are:
Well connected in the Swedish social impact sector and nonprofit job market at large.
Based in the Stockholm area and available for in-person meetings (travel and accommodation not covered).
Caring and empathetic, ready to support mentees through moments of doubt and build their confidence.
Committed to 3 months (March-May 2026) of regular meetings and sustained engagement.
Become a mentor organization
Your organization has the networks, knowledge, and credibility that newcomers need to thrive in Swedish civil society. By joining as a mentor organization, you help unlock international talent while strengthening diversity and collaboration across the sector.
Why supporting our programme?
Advance inclusion and diversity: Open pathways for talented newcomers and demonstrate your organization’s commitment to equitable access.
Enhance organizational learning: Mentors meet other mentors and professionals from all around the globe, gain cross‑sector insights and practical ideas to address real challenges.
Gain sector visibility: Mentor organizations receive recognition and speaking opportunities across SiN’s network and communications.
What we ask of mentor organizations:
Nominate one or more employees to serve as mentors for a three‑month cohort.
Time commitment: Mentors meet with matched mentees at least four times, plus participation in a small number of regular group touchpoints facilitated by SiN.
Active engagement: Mentors are asked to provide practical advice, review CVs and cover letters, and sector insights. They can offer introductions where appropriate.
No hiring obligation: Mentors and organizations do not promise jobs nor internships; the role is facilitative, supportive and advisory.
Do you have any other ideas on how to collaborate? Write to us.
About the programme
How it works
We match mentors (individuals deeply rooted in Swedish civil society and nonprofit sectors) with foreign-background professionals for a three-month programme.Through personalized guidance and sustained support, this programme aims to equip talented newcomers with insider knowledge to open doors, navigate and contribute to Sweden’s social impact sector.
NOTE: We don’t place people in jobs. We equip them to create their own opportunities in Swedish civil society.
Why it matters
Skilled immigrants face a 5–10 year employment gap in Sweden, longer in the non-profit sector where integration demands local networks, language and cultural fluency, recognized credentials, and sector-specific credibility.These invisible barriers keep motivated professionals on the sidelines when civil society needs their talents most.It is what the SiN Mentorship Programme is trying to address.
Who we are
We are a vibrant and diverse community of 150+ nonprofit professionals, activists, and changemakers in Stockholm and beyond. Started in 2021, our network is an informal, volunteer-led initiative, built on the power of connection, collaboration, and shared learning.Our Mentorship Programme connects professionals newly arrived in Stockholm with experienced mentors to accelerate their integration into Sweden’s social‑impact sector. It is led by Ekansh Gupta, Victor Reyes and Cécile Pillon Hue as volunteer coordinators, and Elizabeth Wright Veintimilla, Karin Bruce and Helena Samaras as advisory board.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Mentorship Programme or the Network, feel free to contact us via the form below.
© Stockholm Nonprofit and Social Impact Network, 2026 | Data PolicyArtwork adapted from Cecilia Castelli, sourced on The Greats