Wikipedia & Education User Group/EduWiki Hub/Mentorship program
Overview
[edit]The EduWiki Mentorship Program is part of the Hub’s Capacity Building and Volunteer Support initiated by the Wikipedia + Education User Group to connect experienced Wikimedia-education organisers (mentors) with newer or emerging contributors and organisers (mentees) to build practical skills, leadership capacity, and enhance their programmatic impact. The program emphasizes peer and applied learning to help participants translate mentorship into stronger Wikimedia education activities in their local contexts.
Structure
[edit]The program runs for six months with 2 cohorts.
Cohort 1 (November 2025 – May 2026)
Cohort 2 (July 2026 -January 2027)
- Each mentor–mentee pair agrees on a tailored plan; the cohort schedule and minimum checkpoints are supported by the Hub team.
- Time commitment: 18–24 hours across the six months (minimum 18 hours required for certification) with Pairs planning regular check-ins (recommended monthly) and attending at least 2 check-ins led by the EduWiki Hub Staff during the entire mentorship per cohort.
How the Program Works
[edit]- Mentor–Mentee Pairing: Matches are made based on skills, goals, interests, and availability.
- Cohort Duration: Each cohort lasts six months.
- Support: Regular check-ins/ follow-ups to be self-led by mentors and mentees, with midpoints and evaluation check-ins organized by the EduWiki Hub team for each cohort, with continuous ongoing monitoring/reminders to help peers stay on track.
- Completion & Recognition: Participants who meet agreed goals and the minimum time commitment of 18 hours receive a Certificate of completion. Recognition (e.g., a special barnstar or profile mention) may be offered where appropriate.
- Activities: Mentorship activities include one-to-one support (calls, document review, peer feedback), targeted training and co-planning, and practical help with project implementation. Areas of support cover partnerships and collaboration, programme and curriculum design, outreach and community engagement, M&E, fundraising and sustainability, content/editorial strategy, translation/localization, technical tools (e.g., dashboards, LMS integration), and communications/storytelling. Mentors and mentees agree on the activities that best meet their goals.
- Evidence of Learning: Community sharing (a short session or summary) is encouraged but not the sole measure of success. To demonstrate impact, mentees will provide tangible evidence of how they applied skills in programmatic work (e.g., lesson plans used in a classroom, a partnership initiated, outputs from a wiki club, M&E improvements, or edits/records on Wikidata/Wikipedia). This helps ensure the mentorship led to concrete outcomes.
Selection & eligibility
[edit]Mentors
[edit]Criteria
- At least 3 years' experience in Wikimedia education or equivalent evidence of impactful educational work (note: strong candidates with 1 year experience may be considered if they demonstrate relevant impact).
- Commitment to the six-month mentoring period and to attend programme check-ins.
- Willingness to support mentees in one or more areas (e.g. skill building, problem solving, leadership development, technical support, M&E, partnerships etc.).
- Commitment to inclusivity, peer learning, friendly space policy, and the Wikimedia UCoC.
Benefits
- Recognition as a leader in the EduWiki movement.
- Opportunities to expand networks and collaborations.
- Contribution to developing the next generation of education organizers.
- Certification as an EduWiki Mentor.
- A spotlight by the EduWiki Hub.
Mentees
[edit]Criteria
- Active or emerging involvement in Wikimedia education (programs, youth groups, affiliate projects) or a clear plan to start such work.
- Clear learning goals and willingness to provide evidence of applied learning.
- Commitment to six months of active participation and a community sharing outcome.
Benefits
- Personalized guidance from experienced mentors.
- Strengthened skills in identified areas and opportunities for networking and collaborating with experts in the global EduWiki community.
- Certification upon completion.
- A spotlight by the EduWiki Hub.
Expected Outcomes
[edit]- Increased confidence and practical capacity among mentees to lead Wikimedia education initiatives.
- Greater evidence-based programming (on and off-wiki) and improved monitoring & evaluation practices of the mentorship program.
- A stronger pipeline of EduWiki leaders across the movement.
- Broader, localised knowledge sharing of Wikimedia Education that benefits affiliated programmes and communities.
Support & contacts
[edit]The EduWiki Hub staff coordinate logistics, onboarding, mid-point/ evaluation, match-making, and reporting of the program. The Capacity Building & Volunteer Support Working Group provides technical guidance and recommendations to improve the program.
For questions, contact: rita.maliqi@wmnobrasil.org or eduwikiug@gmail.com.
