What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is an opportunity for new leaders to benefit from the experience, perspective and commitment of seasoned leaders. It is also an opportunity for seasoned leaders to share their experience, knowledge and love of Guiding to a new leader or a leader who has taken on a new role in Guiding.

Who can become a Mentor?
Any registered Guider who would like to share her knowledge and experience with a Guider who may need her help. You have the option of completing a Mentoring Training to help you better prepare to help your Mentee. These trainings will be put off by the training department and will take place throughout the year and at the upcoming Guiders/Commissioners Conference in October, 2008.

Who can become a Mentee?
A registered Guider who is new to Girl Guides of Canada will be set up with a Mentor to help her with her new role as a Guider. Any existing member who needs support in any new position may also request the help of a Mentor. For example, a Spark Guider who has just become a Brownie Guider may need help with the Brownie program.

How do I become involved in the National Mentoring Program?
· If you are a new or returning GGC Member, speak to your district commissioner.
· Contact your Provincial Mentoring Champion at cindystone16@gmail.com
· Contact your Provincial Office.


Great reasons to become a Mentee and be matched with a Mentor

1. An experienced Guider will share her knowledge and ideas with you.
2. Your Mentor will know answers to such questions as what is enrolment, or what do I need to know to plan a camp?
3. Your Mentor will be a ready partner for brainstorming, strategizing and problem-solving.
4. She will be someone with whom you can share your success stories.
5. Your Mentor will be in contact with you one to three times per month or whenever needed.
6. You have your position formally recognized as an activity in IMIS.

Great reasons to become a Mentor

1. A Mentor will benefit from sharing knowledge and experience while developing her own leadership skills.
2. A Mentor has the option to attend a National Mentor Training program provided in her province.
3. A Mentor plans for regular contact one to three times per month or whenever she feels that her Mentee may need her help & support.
4. A Mentor has her position formally recognized as an activity in IMIS.
5. A Mentor wears the National Mentorship pin.

Sign up today to benefite from ongoing support and recognition and to lend a helping hand to a guider who needs it!


- The National Mentoring Program - Member Id required