Mentoring Tips...

Here are some tips we got from MENTORMichigan, and it is worth sharing with you. :)

20+ Ways to be a Great Mentor   1. Commit to at least one year with your mentee 2. Demonstrate to your mentee that you are consistent, dependable, and trustworthy 3. Consistently act in ways that are ethical to earn the trust of your mentee 4. Know the mission of your mentoring provider organization 5. Always follow the guidelines of your mentoring provider organization 6. Value the diverse economic, cultural, and religious traits of your mentee 7. Maintain regular contact with your mentoring provider organization to ensure effective mentoring practices 8. Have fun with your mentee as you learn together – mentoring should not be all work and no play 9. Do not criticize the staff or faculty of your mentoring provider organization in front of your mentee 10. Do less talking and more listening so your mentee can share his/her thoughts 11. Do not make inappropriate remarks about your mentee’s family 12. Be a positive role model in both word and deed 13. Never engage in inappropriate physical contact with your mentee 14. Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude with your mentee 15. Support community efforts to encourage volunteerism 16. Never violate the law or organizational codes of conduct 17. Keep conversations confidential between you and your mentee 18. Be an advisor, not a preacher 19. Be a sympathetic listener, not a psychologist 20. Be a friend, not a surrogate parent 21. Talk to a teacher, counselor, or the mentoring provider organization if your mentee has problems you cannot help with 22. Refrain from profanity or other inappropriate speech 23. Know that “thank you” may come in the form of a hug or a smile instead of words       MENTOR Michigan