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Mentor Role Description and Application

A mentor/mentee relationship is a partnership in which knowledge flows freely. Mentors serve as advisers, educators, role models, and leaders who give back to others within Apra-NW by contributing their knowledge and skills. Likewise, a mentor supports our member's personal and professional growth and provides coaching, feedback, and appropriately challenging assignments to nurture the mentee's development. Mentors build a strong mentor/mentee relationship through listening, guidance, advice, teaching, and professional support.

Time commitment

A minimum of one hour of contact (either in person, by phone, or virtually) every other week

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Meet with the mentee on regular basis to establish a strong relationship and to support the mentee's development goals
  • Be willing to meet at least once in person at the beginning of the mentor/mentee relationship
  • Assist mentee in solving work-related challenges
  • Provide support and guidance, as well as positive and constructive feedback to the mentee
  • Be transparent and willing to share your experiences, information, and social capital with your mentee as needed
  • Maintain confidentiality of information with the mentee

Qualifications

  • Current Apra-NW member
  • Sincere desire to be personally involved with another person, and to help them achieve professional development goals
  • Ability to communicate openly and non-judgmentally
  • Active listener
  • Ability to establish a relationship based on responsibility and respect
  • Practical problem-solving skills with the ability to suggest options and alternatives
Click here to access the Mentor application
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