Every mentoring organization has some key roles to fill. This page shares some starter role descriptions.
These role descriptions are consistent with the philosophy of the Life Solutions Network. They share an overview of responsibilities, key metrics and desired skills. The actual position can be done by one or more people. For example, one person can do Programming, Mentor Leader and Volunteer Leader or these roles can be done by 3 separate people. They can be full or part-time, paid or volunteer. The choice should be based on your chosen organization design and organization capacity strategy. We use the word Leader in most titles but you can easily choose Coordinator or Manager.
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- The Mentor Leader shapes the mentor program “roadmap”, leads mentor training and development and ensure that mentees make progress toward their goals.
- The Programming Leader define the target skills then defines and develops the (skill-based) curriculum.
- The Volunteer Leader finds and leverages the knowledge, skills and time of volunteers to better deliver the mission, adding capacity with sustainability.
In addition to these core roles, here are some additional starter role descriptions:
- The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the non-profit organization. They lead the implementation of the Strategic Plan including Talent Management and Operational Excellence.
- A Volunteer Mentor builds a committed relationship with an individual to help them define and accomplish goals. The mentor may serve as a friend, advisor and bridge to the community.
- A Lead Volunteer provides leadership in a focus area. They are partners with the Staff in setting priorities and driving continuous improvement. A Lead Volunteer may own a process, lead a project or an event. The intent is to match volunteer skills with the organization’s need.
Here is some additional information:
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