Mentoring Guidebook

Table of Contents SECTION ONE - Purpose of this Guidebook ...............................................................................4  Purpose of this guidebook  Anticipated outcomes  Organization and use of this guidebook SECTION TWO – Why Mentoring ..............................................................................................5  What is a mentorship?  Why mentoring?  Am I ready for a mentorship? o Interest Inventory  Potential pitfalls  Alternatives to mentorship o Helpful Resources SECTION THREE – Parent Section ..............................................................................................10  Are you ready for your child to have a mentor?  Would your child benefit from a mentoring partnership?  Is your child ready for a mentor? o Ideal characteristics of a mentee  Important considerations for parents o Supervision o Financial considerations o Meeting times o Legal protection o Safety and release forms o Ethics o Screening potential mentors  Preparing for the next step o Helpful Resources SECTION FOUR – Types of Mentoring Relationships ..................................................................14  Types of mentoring relationships o One-on-One Mentoring o Online Mentoring o Group Mentoring  Preparing for a mentorship  Developing and defining a project  Setting a timeline SECTION FIVE – Searching for a Mentor ....................................................................................17  Expected characteristics of a successful mentee  Finding a mentor o Characteristics to look for in a mentor o Safety tips to consider  Interviewing tips o Suggested Interview Questions  Making the relationship meaningful Mentoring Guidebook Page 2 of 30