Can You Commit?
You now have a good idea of the qualities and characteristics required
to be a great mentor. The final ingredient is commitment.
As we have discussed, there are significant considerations in developing
a mentoring relationship. Helping a youth develop and grow brings tremendous
rewards, but it doesn't happen overnight.
Before you decide to pursue a mentoring relationship, you should ensure
that you can commit at least six months to the relationship. How often
you meet with your mentee varies from program to program and pair to pair:
once every week or biweekly is not uncommon. Be sure to find out about
any program requirements and explore your and your mentee's preferred
schedule.
Are you
participating in a formal mentoring program?
|