Registrations to the 2024 Mentoring Programme are open

A Professional Development Mentoring Programme for Leaders within the Waikato Community Sector

Mentoring is a relationship that supports and encourages the leadership journey of individuals and their organisations.

 

Community Waikato in collaboration with the Mentoring Foundation delivers a Mentoring Programme that been designed to help grow leadership in social and community sector leaders in the Waikato Region.

Mentoring is a relationship that supports and encourages the leadership journey of individuals and their organisations. The programme matches Mentees with appropriate Mentors and who will meet at least monthly over a six monthly period.

We are currently seeking both Mentees and Potential Mentors for our 2024 programme. Please register your interest and provide some information about the area you would like support in or would like to offer. Registrations are now closed

The programme will be co-ordinated and support provided to Mentors and Mentees by Sally Fenwick Ridley and Community Waikato. For more information please contact Sally Fenwick Ridley (Programme Coordinator)  sally@communitywaikato.org.nz

Along with your regular individual Mentee/Mentor meetings there are three sessions with other mentees and mentors over the six month period.

 
 
 

What does it involve?

Mentees

The role of a Mentee is to learn and grow by being challenged, guided and supported by your Mentor.

For example:

  • By helping you to reflect on your current situation and focus areas

  • Being a sounding board for ideas and concerns

  • Sharing their knowledge, experience and toolkit

  • Making connections to relevant people and resources

  • Challenging and providing accountability

  • You will be matched with a mentor whose skills and experience overlap with your current needs. Together with your mentor you will work towards identifying focus areas and achieving a goal(s).

What you need to know:

  • it's a six month time commitment

  • training and support is available for mentors and mentees throughout

  • there will be opportunities to network with others on the programme in person

  • there will be regular check-ins from the regional co-ordinator

  • social media network group support

To make the best use of this relationship you need to be ready for new or different ideas, be responsible for your own learning and actions and, respect your mentor’s time by being prepared for session

Mentors

As a Mentor you will be matched with a mentee whose current needs overlap with your skills and experience. Your role is to advise, support, guide and challenge your Mentee.

For example:

  • Helping your mentee to reflect on their current situation and goals

  • Being a sounding board for ideas and concerns

  • Sharing your knowledge, experience and toolkits

  • Making connections to relevant people and resources

  • Challenging for and providing accountability

Your commitment is to meet with your mentee once a month for an hour or so over a 6 month period, follow the mentoring agreement and stay in the loop with the programme coordinator. Please click on the link to register to become a mentor