OUR APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 MENTORS ARE NOW CLOSED. BUT PLEASE CONTINUE ON AND FILL IN THIS FORM IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN 2026. THANK YOU!
Programme Overview
This mentoring programme is designed to support and develop leaders in the For-Purpose sector across the Western BOP. Mentoring is a relationship that supports and encourages the personal leadership journey of individuals and their organisations.
The programme runs for 6 months, April to September
The programme will be on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis and will take up to 12 Mentees
Mentees will be matched with a Mentor whose skills and experience overlap with their current needs
Mentors and Mentees meet monthly (6 times), for 1-2 hours, at an agreed venue
Mentors and Mentees work together towards identifying focus areas and achieving goals
Mentoring sessions are confidential
Mentors will attend 2 group sessions with others on the programme at The Kollective, 17th Ave, Tauranga:
Beginning of April, 5pm-6.30pm- induction/networking/setting expectations
Beginning of October, 5pm-6.30pm - wrap-up/feedback/evaluation
Between this time, an online Mentor-only group will be set-up for ad-hoc networking/communication
The programme will be coordinated by the Mentoring Coordinator at SociaLink, Leanne Rhodes-Robinson, who is available for any assistance or support that may be required - leanne@socialink.org.nz 022-186-3595
Mentors and Mentees need to stay in the loop with the mentoring coordinator.
Requirements for Mentors
A Mentor’s role is to advise, support, guide and challenge their Mentee by:
Helping them reflect on their 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
Requirements for Mentees
A Mentee needs to:
Be currently (or soon to be), in a leadership role in Governance or Management, with staff, board members or volunteers accountable to them
Work in a not-for-profit organisation in the Western Bay of Plenty
Be ready to learn, and be open to new or different ideas
Prepare for and follow up agreed actions from meetings
Cover the $250 cost
Timeline
Now - Fill in the application form
Feb/March - Programme Coordinator meets with Mentees/Mentors to understand their needs (Mentees) and skills (Mentors) and contacts referees
Late March The Coordinator matches Mentees with a Mentor who has the skills and experience that aligns with what they are seeking from a Mentor
April 1 - First group meeting
April/May/June - 3x 1-2 hour meetings Mentor + Mentee
Last week of June - the Coordinator phones/zooms Mentees to check on progress
July 1 - Second group meeting
July/Aug/Sept - 3 x 1-2 hour meetings Mentor + Mentee
Oct - Fill in an evaluation form
If you understand the above and are able to commit to what’s involved, please fill in the following application form. Any questions, please contact Leanne Rhodes-Robinson - leanne@socialink.org.nz 022-186-3595
