 “Mentoring is a process for the informal transmission of knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support perceived by the recipient as relevant to work, career or professional development.  “Mentoring is the collaboration, mutually beneficial partnership between a mentor (who possesses greater skills, knowledge) and a Protégé (who is looking to increase his or her skills, knowledge and experience)”

 To learn about Zonta.  For better member interaction  Membership retention  To encourage participation of members  New member orientation  Build friendships  Opportunity to give back  Both parties benefit  Develop leaders in the club

 The best relationships are those that have compatible personalities or common interests.  Both the mentor and the mentee need to feel comfortable in the relationship.

“There is no teacher like the act of teaching”  Zontians who are willing and able to spend time with a new member.  Zontians with good inter-personal skills.  Zontians who have a genuine interest in being a mentor.  Zontians who are willing to commit to the program.

 Empathetic  Good listener  Willing to assist  Good inter-personal skills  Good communication skills  Patient  Caring  Resource person

 Monitor new member’s participation and attendance.  Engage mentee at club meetings.  Introduce new member to existing club members.  Provide information about Zonta  Advise mentee about committees and leadership positions.  Encourage, support, listen and assist.

 Find ways to a build strong and effective mentoring program.  Make it enjoyable for the mentor and the mentee.  Celebrate the program’s success.  Remember, it’s not supposed to create stress.

 Recruit the best mentors.  Get commitment from the participants.  Have the right match.  Define what the program should achieve.  Acknowledge successes.

 Make the program important to the club.  Provide the mentor with assistance.  Monitor the program.  Have an exit strategy.  Promote the benefits of the program

 Mentoring Worksheet  ZI Membership Matters Newsletter  The Internet

People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you make them feel.