Volunteer Mentor Job Spec:

To be successful in any field, aspiring leaders require role models and guidance. This is especially true in today’s business climate. Being a mentor is more important than ever - and you will get more out of the relationship than you think!

About Generation Success

Generation Success is a not for profit organisation tackling social mobility and the non-education barriers to professional opportunities. We achieve this through our talks, mentoring and working with organisations to recruit a more diverse talent pool.

Our network is over 6000 people and contains chairman’s, million-pound business owners, all the way to entry level talent.

About our mentees

• Our mentees are career oriented, ambitious and determined people aged 18+ (Students, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Career Changers)
• They lack professional networks and guidance
• Have no mentoring opportunities
• Feel that they are being held back from bigger roles and responsibilities
• Need your guidance to achieve their ambitions

What makes a good mentor?

An effective mentor has the following characteristics:

• Desire to share information, expertise and experience and to act as a resource
• Ability to recognise and encourage the mentee's potential
• Willingness to invest time and effort in the mentoring relationship and fulfil the agreed commitments
• Ability to give and receive constructive and honest feedback
• Commitment to assisting the mentee in their decision-making processes by listening, sharing and reviewing options
• Willingness to facilitate networking opportunities through professional contacts.
• At least 1 years experience in their respective field.

Time Commitment

A minimum of 1 hour a month for 6 months. The mentoring sessions can be face to face or virtual based on your availability.

Benefits

By becoming a Mentor, you will:

• Obtain personal satisfaction from making a difference to the career development of another person
• Enhance your people skills in areas such as leadership, interpersonal skills and communication
• Increase your professional networks
• Hear fresh perspectives from future members of your profession
• Increase your profile and the profile of your organisation among our mentees, business leaders and stakeholders

As a mentor, you will be able to develop your skills in leadership, communication and coaching. While also contributing to the growth of a mentee, who you will be helping to achieve their dreams within the professional working environment.

1. Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise.
2. Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model.
3. Takes a personal interest in the mentoring relationship.
4. Exhibits enthusiasm in the field.
5. Values ongoing learning and growth in the field.
6. Provides guidance and constructive feedback.
7. Respected by colleagues and employees in all levels of the organization.
8. Sets and meets ongoing personal and professional goals..
9. Values the opinions and initiatives of others.
10. Motivates others by setting a good example.