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How to become a Mentor or Mentee
One of the advantages that a PAVRO membership can provide in offering a mentor program is the ability to connect with the expertise and experience of a strong core of Volunteer Engagement Professional from across the province. All of the participants who have successfully completed their partnerships have recommended the program. Read some of the mentee and mentor testimonials.
COMING SOON! Stay tuned for details on the 2022 Mentorship program.
As a mentee you can:
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- Increase confidence and ability to perform your role
- Develop additional skills and knowledge
- Benefit from personalized, one-on-one support from an experienced professional
- Develop breadth and depth of skills
- Broaden your network and reduce isolation
- Help define future goals
As a mentor you can:
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- Engage in and give back to your professional community
- Further develop your leadership and coaching skills in supporting others
- Support and guide a colleague
- Realize personal satisfaction through sharing knowledge, skills and experience
- Raise your profile within your organization
- Build your resume even more
- Use 10 points (to a maximum of 20) toward leadership if you are looking to become certified
Requirements
There are many factors that contribute to a positive mentor/mentee relationship. We ask that you consider the following before applying for the mentor program.
- You, mentor or mentee, hold a current PAVRO membership
- You have a specific skill or goal you want to accomplish. We recommend a maximum of 2 development goals
- You are able to commit to a full year of professional development (January – December)
- You are able to commit to a minimum of four hours per month. The mentor and mentee will determine frequency, method and duration
- You will commit to being prepared for each meeting.
- You have the support from your employer to participate in the mentor program including time required during work hours and long distance phone calls. (PAVRO is not able to provide financial assistance for any expenses associated with this program)
- You will complete a program evaluation
Selection Criteria
Each application will be assessed on an individual basis to ensure the applicant’s goals align with the goals of the mentor program. For applicants where the management of volunteers is a percentage of their role / responsibilities, there must be a demonstrated commitment to meeting the Mentor Program requirements. Mentors and mentees must have the support from their employers / supervisors to commit to the program particularly if the partners will be scheduling meetings during business hours.
- Compatibility between the mentees learning goals and the mentors expertise
- Similarities in the types of organizations where the partners work or have worked
- Skills, experiences and learning objective
- Geographic location
- Time availability
Applications
Please note that applications for the PAVRO Mentorship Program are currently closed. Coming Soon! Stay tuned for details on the 2022 Mentorship program.
PAVRO Mentor Program Committee Member
Are you interested in becoming a Mentor Program committee member? We are looking for committee members to ensure the continued success of the Mentor Program. If you are interested in program review, process improvement and working collaboratively with other members in the field of Volunteer Management, this committee may be for you. Experience as a mentee or mentor would be an asset, but is not a requirement. View Mentor Program Committee Member role Description