Mentoring Program

Why a mentoring program for your club?

To help your new or newer members become socialized into the fabric of your club and be provided guidance on the Toastmasters education programs from a more experienced club member.

How will a mentoring program improve your club?

New members will feel more welcomed in your club
Experienced members will have the opportunity to mentor and share their Toastmasters experience
Improve the social fabric of your club
Help with the retention of your club members
Be used as a recruiting tool for new members

NOTE: At the bottom of both the Mentor and Mentee Assignment Notices gives excellent tips on how to get the most from a mentoring relationship

What is a sample mentoring process?

Designate a convenient location for meetings that can accomodate at least 20 members
VPE initiates contact with new member about having a mentor (VPE should already have a list of experienced Toastmasters willing to be mentors)
New member completes an Mentor Interest Survey (may request a particular member of club to be mentor)
VPE contacts potential mentors for new member
VPE completes a Mentee Assignment Notice and gives to new mentee
VPE completes a Mentor Assignment Notice and gives to new mentor
Mentor and mentee meet to schedule first mentoring meeting

Mentoring Resources:

Harness the Power of Mentoring (pdf) by Julie Bawden-Davis

Toastmasters Mentor Program Kit

New Club Mentoring Matters by Toastmasters International

Five Tips For Mentors by Alex Malley

Toastmasters Mentoring Program Slide Share

How To Manage Your Clubs Mentoring Program (pdf)