A mentor is a thoughtful Christian leader who is committed to investing their time to assist in the growth and development of others. The mentor is willing to share their knowledge, skills, experience, and wisdom and acts as a guide and role model.
A mentor supports and encourages the personal and professional development of the mentee and provides active guidance to help them achieve their goals. The mentor offers a fresh perspective and an independent point of view supporting what is learned in class, while guiding a process that fosters the growth and development of the mentee.
Mentors have the opportunity to guide the development participants
In a 12-week program, meeting each Tuesday evening (February-May and September-December).
Acknowledging that each mentoring relationship is unique, the mentor will:
- Help build rapport each time she meets with her mentee.
- Ask open-ended “how” and “what” questions with a mentee.
- Challenge and/or encourage a mentee depending on what the situation requires.
- Offer opportunities to problem solve and exchange ideas, not telling them 'how to'.
- Provide feedback that is honest, open and positive.
- Take a genuine interest in helping the mentee succeed.
- Present opportunities and set goals that the mentee may not have recognized on her own.
- Provide suggestions to the best of one’s knowledge that help the mentee reach their goals.
- Build rapport with other mentors and Mentor Coordinator to create a caring and companionate team
BENEFITS TO MENTORS
- Develop leadership and management skills
- Build long-term relationships with mentors and participants
- Provide satisfaction of sharing your personal story and wisdom with others
- A reciprocal learning relationship is often developed. You may learn just as much from your mentee as your mentee will learn from you!
- Enhance your personal development and Christian walk
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTORS
- A commitment to the importance of the mentoring. relationship and a willingness to treat it as a priority.
- Attend weekly meeting on Tuesday nights at First Baptist Church, Sept-Dec and Feb-May.
- A commitment to regular communications and interactions, with your mentee, within boundaries you establish together.
- Maintaining confidentiality and terms outlined in the mentorship covenant.
- Willingness to participate in program evaluations.
- A commitment to positivity and encouragement throughout the mentorship process.
- Will contact the Mentor Coordinator if the match is not appropriate or if the mentor is unable to reach the mentee
- Attend mentor training opportunities that occur 2-4 times per year.
Boundaries
- Mentors do no provide financial assistance, transportation or counselling services to Mentees. If these services are needed, speak to your Mentor Coordinator or Site Coordinator for referrals.
