Second Life Mentors Application Form
We are looking for Mentors with great people skills and a love and excitement for Second Life to welcome people into our Community.  Do you want to put your patient and caring personality to good use? Join the Second Life Mentor volunteers to have new experiences and meet new friends.

It is important for a Mentor to conduct themselves in a positive, nurturing, empathetic and compassionate way to be effective and useful to Newcomers, other Residents and our group colleagues.

Here is a recent comment from one of our Mentors. "I've just had a lovely visit with one of my first mentees from the Welcome HUB. Oh my goodness she is now so happy in Second Life, has a lovely Linden home, a super lovely avatar and has just had a mini building tutorial from me. I'm super-proud of her!" B.V.

During your mentoring you will receive support, explore more ways to connect to people, develop your own social and Second Life skills and enjoy being part of a fun, dedicated team with varying skill levels and interests. If you like the idea of sharing Second Life in a positive, friendly, inclusive and professional way, apply today!

Here are some comments from two of our Mentors and why they decided to join our program. Maybe you have a great story to share with the group too!

"Although I figured out most by myself and through online research, I still struggled at times, as a lot of us have. I had a couple of people reach out to me to help and I'm very appreciative of that and remember those​ moments fondly. I understand how important it is for new residents to have someone there for them to assist if needed so that they can feel more comfortable and relieve any stress.​ I had never "officially" mentored but I applied to the mentor program to give back to the S​econd L​ife community and support it in my spare time, as well as to meet new friends and also continue learning/enhancing my personal growth".​ D.A.

"My motivation to apply was... I need to tell people this is a wonderful world with a lot of bright sides that can help you be a better person, because Second Life impacts your Real Life too. There is so much to do to let people know they are not alone, there are helping souls around that can give you a hand in one way or another. I felt the need to yell about the bright side so I am really grateful to have this opportunity and fill my heart with each person that says "thank you" with a smile and wanting to be here with us". G.P.
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Mentor Guidelines and Policies
1. Remember Mentors are there to help and are to be courteous, friendly, inclusive and professional in their interaction with Newcomers and other Residents. We are never rude, even if others are rude first.

2. To be fair to everyone, Mentors accepted to the group do need to be active at the Welcome HUB. We know there will always be times when you will not be able to do as much as you would like to do. We are flexible about this and all we ask is that you let your Mole team leader know. If you become inactive in the program for too long or without contacting us first you may be removed from the mentoring group but you will be most welcome to rejoin it later when you are ready to get on board once again! Our suggestion to feel included is around two hours per week.

3. There will be training sessions that you must complete regardless of whether you have completed Mentor training in the past or not. In the case of face to face training there are multiple sessions offered in order to accommodate everyone's schedule. Again, to be fair to everyone, if you do not complete the required training sessions in a timely way, you will be removed from the Mentor group. We also hold various voluntary Mentor Meet-ups to explore topics such as how to communicate better and how to deal with difficult situations you may encounter. Your mentoring journey with your colleagues will be ongoing in terms of sharing experiences, building the Mentor community, methods of helping, finding support, developing our interactive skills and community understanding.

4. Please keep in mind that this is a volunteer position. You will not be paid for mentoring, but you will receive a lot of thanks and the knowledge that your efforts are helping sustain and grow this world which we all love so much! Helping others feeds the soul!

5. Please remember Mentors cannot solicit for tips either directly or indirectly.

6. To be easily recognized by Residents, you need to wear your group tag. Your Mentor tag should only be worn while actively mentoring at your designated location. Also remember your appearance, profile and behavior need to reflect a General (G) maturity rating when at the Welcome HUB.

7. Mentors are required to use the Second Life viewer. Most Newcomers will be logging in with the Second Life Viewer. The Newcomer tutorials at the Welcome area are also provided with the official Second Life viewer in mind. We ask that our Mentors use the Official Second Life Viewer and have intimate knowledge of it so they may be more efficient and able to help them. We do not ask Newcomers to download any Third Party Viewer.

8. In case of issues with Residents or Mentors, the Mole team leaders will have the final decision.

9. Application does not automatically guarantee acceptance.
I have read and agree to abide to the above guidelines.
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Are you 18+ years of age?
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When would you be available to volunteer?
Please indicate what days you would be able to do mentoring. This is just to get a sense of what days you are typically available during the week.
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What is your time zone?
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What is your primary language? Are you fluent in any other languages?
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Have you performed mentoring in any Resident community groups or locations before? Please provide details.

Please note, you do not need to be a linguist or a highly skilled Resident to apply to be a Mentor. If all you have to give is warmth and companionship, we want you too! 

If you have never mentored before please write "Never".
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Please let us know if you would be interested in helping with any of the following and also any other ideas you may have:
Mentors are required to use the Second Life Viewer as most New Residents will be logging in with the official viewer. This will make it easier to assist and answer their questions.
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