Volunteer with TERN

Meet | Mentor | Advise | TERN Entrepreneurs. Collaborate with TERN Entrepreneurs. Join our growing community and movement!

Find the role that suits YOU:

Support entrepreneurs

Create new opportunities

Mentor

Take the journey alongside an entrepreneur and support their development from idea to reality.

☑️ join as a 'Business Buddy' in our Pre-Incubator 'Ice Academy' (3 months)
☑️ join as a 'Launch Mentor' in our Incubator 'TakeOff' (5 months)
☑️ Be part of a cohort of mentors
☑️ In the process, grow and develop yourself.

Commitment level: regular - weekly

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"One of the most exciting, interesting and fulfilling projects I have ever undertaken."

"TERN is a true opportunity to enable others to succeed. Come apply your skills to create opportunity."

My mentor has been fantastic. I am grateful for all the time she has spent with me during the workshops and outside. She understands me well and helps me to focus on the task at hand. She has helped me believe in my idea and still provides continuous support.

"Did you know that helping someone start a business could turn their life around and transform yours in the process?"

Advisor

Offer advice, give feedback or volunteer your expertise directly with entrepreneurs as needed as a TERN Advisor.

☑️ Give advice in our online community
☑️ Book 1-1s with entrepreneurs at the point of need
☑️ Share technical expertise
☑️ Share industry expertise & networks

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“It was lovely working directly with the owner of a small business and getting to know their motivation behind their chosen field of work. It was definitely an interesting and rewarding experience.”

Cheerleader

Engage directly with TERN entrepreneurs as an enthusiastic customer, tester and promoter.

☑️ Attend TERN in-person and online event
☑️ Test entrepreneur products & services
☑️ Provide insights and feedback
☑️ Buy from entrepreneurs at our popups
☑️ Buy from entrepreneurs on our online marketplace ANQA
☑️ Promote their products & services in your network
☑️ Amplify entrepreneurs' social media campaigns

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"Instead of just reading news stories about refugees, here's an opportunity to really make a long term difference."

Internal Champion

Become a Champion TERN and create new opportunities that leverage the resources & capabilities of your company or organisation.

☑️ Fundraise for TERN's programmes
☑️ Crowd-fund for refugee entrepreneurs
☑️ Create shadowing & training opportunities
☑️ Create part-time jobs for entrepreneurs
☑️ Organise events promoting entrepreneurs

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"It has been exceptionally rewarding to support TERN and the founders going through the TakeOff programme. I am deeply inspired by the resilience, drive and ambition of the entrepreneurs. I look forward to seeing TERN startups grow and reach the highest levels of success!"

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Step 1: Supporter Intro Session

Join a Supporter Intro Session to learn about TERN, our entrepreneurs and programmes, and the types of supporter roles we offer.

Step 2: Apply for a volunteer role

After the Intro Session, fill in our Supporter Application Form to let us know what kind of support role you’re interested in and to join our Supporter Community.

Step 3: Join Online Supporter Community

If you opted to support entrepreneurs directly, join the Advisor Community online to keep up to date with needs and queries from entrepreneurs.

Step 4: Actively support entrepreneurs

Opt into direct advice-sharing opportunities shared in the online community platform or book an interview for mentor roles.