What is Mentoring
Mentoring is a two-way close interaction between a young person and a more experienced professional, which includes teaching, coaching, counseling and advising, but goes beyond these modalities of professional and personal development because it allows- and even prompts - both parties to share explicitly their own life experiences, thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way, to illustrate an issue under discussion.
Thus, Mentors and Mentees have the opportunity to form a mutually beneficial bond that can last years, even a lifetime, when it is based on trust and respect. At MultiPOD and despite the physical distance participants have the chance to get to know each other not only as professionals, but also as people with valuable insights, talents and wisdom to share.
It takes time to build a mentoring relationship where both parties feel at ease sharing thoughts and feelings that may also make them feel vulnerable. Confidentiality and sensitivity are essential to building such a relationship.
We know and are proud that the MultiPOD program is useful and effective, as evidenced by six annual outcome evaluations of the mentees’ achievements. We trust that with your participation and engagement, this success will continue to accrue for many years to come. And we want you to be part of our success and pride by becoming a member of MultiPOD.
Do you need more information?
Send us an email to frkzacarias@multipodmentoring.org
or submit a message here.