According to Merriam-Webster, a mentee is “a person who is advised, trained, or counseled by a mentor”.
Requirements to be a mentee:
– Identify as a woman
– Be 13 years or older
– Be willing to adhere to all Mentoring Her policies and procedures
– Commit to a minimum of 30 minutes a week for 1 year virtually (chat, phone, video calls)
– Be ready to listen, ask questions, share ideas and have a desire for growth
– Must come through a referral or be approved by an existing partner organization
– Agree to respond to periodic assessment surveys
– Be able to obtain parental/guardian permission and ongoing support for participation in the program if requested (Ages 13-18)
– Must reflect values of the referring institution
– Agree to attend mentee trainings as required
– Be willing to have a background screen