Becoming a Mentor
Are you an individual with hearing loss looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity?
Our online mentorship program is accepting applications for mentors!
Mentors provide an ongoing relationship for support, guidance, and encouragement. They offer a safe, non-judgmental environment where mentees can discuss any hearing loss-related challenges they’re facing. Mentors help mentees set goals, learn new coping skills, and communicate their needs to those around them. Mentors may support mentees one-on-one or lead drop-in group sessions.
What Is a Mentor?
The mentor is someone who:
- Listens carefully to the mentee’s issues and provides unbiased support.
- Encourages the mentee and helps the mentee celebrate success.
- Helps the mentee solve his/her problems by sharing personal/professional experiences.
- Introduces new resources to help the mentee extend his/her network.
- Provides the mentee with an outside perspective on personal/professional issues.
- Advises on specific actions or behavioral changes in the mentee’s daily life.
- Acts as a social worker or psychologist for the mentee.
- Functions as an advocate for the mentee’s personal or work-related grievances
