Frequently Asked Questions

GeoMentor Africa welcomes professionals, students, young people, educators, researchers, conservation practitioners, entrepreneurs, institutions and partners who want to contribute their knowledge, skills or time to meaningful action across Africa.

Yes. Volunteer participation is free. Some specialised training, events or services may have separate costs, which will always be communicated clearly in advance.

Yes. GeoMentor Africa is a pan-African initiative. Participants can contribute from anywhere in Africa and, where relevant, from the wider global community through virtual and collaborative activities.

Mentors are matched based on their expertise, experience, interests, location and areas of contribution, alongside the needs and goals of mentees, schools and programmes.

Yes. Schools, universities, professional bodies, NGOs, businesses, government institutions and development partners can participate through partnerships, Technical Working Groups, school adoption, projects, mentoring and programme support.

Participation is flexible and depends on your role. Members are encouraged to contribute consistently to agreed meetings, activities, projects or mentoring commitments without creating unnecessary demands on their schedules.

The safety and wellbeing of children come first. GeoMentor Africa applies appropriate safeguarding, consent, supervision, privacy and data-protection measures to all activities involving children and young people.

Your profile is reviewed to understand your expertise and interests. You are then matched to an appropriate role and Technical Working Group, welcomed and onboarded, and connected to opportunities where you can contribute meaningfully.