Call for mentor - Duct Tape & Dreams 2026
We are looking for a passionate and experienced mentor to join the Duct Tape and Dreams initiative. This is a flexible, volunteer-based role for someone with knowledge of the Alpine region (Alpine parts of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland). Your role will be to support emerging cultural initiatives as they develop their projects.
This six-month mentoring programme aims to share knowledge and help organisations through shared experience. It will connect younger organisations with mentors who have faced similar challenges and can offer advice on how to overcome them.
Apply if you
- Are a TEH Member with experience in building independent cultural spaces
- Are based in or familiar with the Alpine region (preferred, but not required)
- Are willing to engage in open, honest conversations
- Are eager to support young, dedicated startups with your expertise
- Can travel to the TEH102 Camp Meeting in Silandro, Italy (22 October – 25 October 2026)
Timeline for mentors 2026
- Call opens: 1st week of April 2026.
- Deadline: 30 April 2026.
- Mentor confirmed: by 15 May 2026.
- Programme period: June–Dec 2026.
What you’ll do
- Help evaluate and select four young startup projects
- Join an online kick-off session in June
- Hold four virtual one-on-one meetings with participants (Sept)
- Attend the TEH-100 Camp Meeting at Basis in Silandro, Italy (travel and accommodation covered)
- Facilitate a collective workshop with participants and TEH members
- Conduct four short follow-up check-ins (Nov–Dec)
- Join a final wrap-up session
- Submit a reflective report
What you will receive
- €1200 honorarium (subject to VAT)
- Travel, accommodation, and meals for the TEH 102 Camp meeting
- The satisfaction of mentoring four promising new centres
- Appreciation and gratitude from all involved ❤️
How to apply
Deadline: 30 April 2026.
Fill out the form below. Mentor selection will be based on criteria such as experience, availability, and familiarity with the Alpine region.
