Become a BSDI Mentor

Do you have a passion to see others do well? Could you use your experience, skills, and knowledge to help others reach their potential? You should consider being a mentor with Big Sis Duku Initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BSDI MENTOR

At BSDI, we recognize that genuine commitment on the part of both the mentor and mentee is required for a successful mentoring relationship. There are no strict rules on how to mentor, only guidelines and advice. You will have to determine the best approaches for each individual mentoring relationship you establish.

 

The general role and responsibilities of a BSDI Mentor are to;

1.   Clarify expectations and boundaries of the mentor-mentee relationship.

 

2.   Identify the mentee’s goals.

 

3.   Support the developmental needs and aspirations of the mentee.

 

4.   Commit to spending time with the mentee to develop the relationship (on phone or in person.

 

5.   Encourage the mentee through constructive feedback.

 

6.   Create an environment that allows the mentee to ask questions without being intimidated.

 

7.   Offer advice by sharing life experiences.

 

8.   Be prompt for meetings and/or scheduled calls and use the time efficiently.

 

9.   Encourage and promote leadership development.

 

10. Provide practical solutions for problems.

 

For more details, please complete a Be-a-Mentor Application Form.