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INITIATIVE
All Hands and Hearts Mentorship Program
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The All Hands and Hearts Mentorship program guides ten pairs of mentors and mentees through our specially developed six-month curriculum. The purpose of the program is to help mentees advance their career and to help mentors hone their ability to lead, coach and mentor.
This opportunity is open to all members of the All Hands and Hearts community. We encourage anyone who would benefit from one-on-one mentoring and those who would like the opportunity to share advice, expertise and guidance as a mentor to apply.
Participating in the mentorship program will enable you to develop a close connection with your mentoring partner as well as with others taking part through our peer-support resources. As a mentee, you will leave the program with clear goals for furthering your career and with the tools to achieve these goals. As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to use what you’ve learned during your own career to help a member of the All Hands and Hearts community achieve success.
This overview outlines the details of the mentorship program, what we expect of participants and how you can apply.
OVERVIEW
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WHAT WE OFFER
SIX MONTHLY ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING SESSIONS.
SESSION 1: Meet Your Mentor or Mentee
Discuss mutual expectations and formulate the goals of the shared mentorship journey.
SESSION 2: Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Collaboratively devise an IDP tailored to advance the career goals of the mentee.
SESSION 3: Career Advancement Tools
Consider the kinds of tools that the mentee can use to further the development of their career.
SESSION 4: Tackling Challenges at Work
Engage in role-play scenarios and consider ways to overcome work-related obstacles.
SESSION 5: Expanding the Mentee’s Network
Explore resources and strategies for building meaningful connections.
SESSION 6: Onwards and Upwards
Reflect on what you have learned from the mentorship program and on how to apply it.
GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
Most of the program will take place between the mentor and mentee of each pair during the six one hour one-on-one monthly sessions. But our alumni relations manager will be on hand to provide any additional assistance.
All mentors and mentees will enjoy exclusive access to our Mentorship Program resources on the Alumni Network, including a mentorship group where they can connect and share tips with other program participants.
We will host optional monthly group calls for participants to meet other mentors and mentees and discuss best practices.
We will also seek monthly feedback from all participants to determine what is going well, what can be improved, and what further support or resources are required.
Whether you participate as a mentor or as a mentee, taking part in this program will provide you with widely applicable skills and insights that will enhance your resume or CV.
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COMMITMENT. Participants will sign a mentorship agreement indicating that they will follow the guidance material and commit to the program for its duration of six one hour monthly sessions.
ATTITUDE. Open-mindedness, enthusiasm and respect are the key traits we’re looking for in all participants.
ACCOUNTABILITY. Mentors and mentees will be expected to come prepared for each session and to hold each other accountable for following up on any assignments
COMMUNICATION. Both participants in the monthly one-on-one sessions should encourage honest conversations and candid feedback.
REFLECTION. Participants should feel comfortable considering their professional experiences and identifying what they could have done differently.
FEEDBACK. Before the program starts, we will ask participants to tell us what they hope to gain from it. We will also request feedback each month during the program and again after it has concluded. The purpose is to gauge how well the program meets expectations and determine where we can make improvements.
YOUR COMMITMENT
We expect interested candidates to demonstrate their suitability in their application.
Applications are now closed for the February 2021 mentorship program. If you’re an AHAH alumni, check out the mentoring service on the Alumni Network. Reach out to us as at alumni@allhandsandhearts.org for support.