Become a mentor
- “Mentoring aims to provide a purposeful, structured and trusting relationship, that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement”. New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network (2016)
- Each of our recipients of a Good Start Foundation Scholarship will be matched with their own personal mentor. The most important aspect of a mentor’s role is to assist their student to manage their first year out of school, transitioning into tertiary study and maintaining a commitment to community involvement.
What are the qualities of a mentor?
We are looking for mentors who will be:
- Guide/coach
- Wise “mate”
- Advisor
- Positive role model
- Listener and sounding board
What is your role as a mentor with Good Start Foundation?
- To establish a positive, trusting, and mutual relationship with your mentee.
- To walk alongside your mentee as they transition into tertiary study.
- To assist them to establish their goals and objectives for the year.
- To help your mentee to develop life skills to manage their workload and independence.
- To increase your mentee’s ability to interact with people from various backgrounds and broaden their professional and supportive networks.
What are the mentor commitments?
Your commitments are to:
- Meet at least once a month with your mentee and be in regular phone, email, or text contact.
- Be available for one year.
- Attend a mentor training induction.
- Communicate with the Good Start Foundation team and assist in resolving any problems or difficulties that may arise.
Want to apply?
If you would like to apply, please email us at info@goodstartfoundation.org.nz.