Become A Mentor
Our mentors are diverse and have experiences in a variety of school settings. By becoming a mentor, you can support educators from all over the world!
Our Mentors Are...
Great Listeners
Our mentors take the time to read their mentee’s intake form and understand their concern. During the session they actively listen and ask clarifying questions. For return sessions, mentors remember their mentees!
Practical
Our mentors collaborate with their mentees whether that's to set goals, make a plan, or learn skills so that mentees feel capable of improving and have a measure indicating when that improvement has occurred.
Reliable
Our mentors keep their availability up to date and ensure that they are prepared for every session. Our mentors arrive at least 5 minutes early in case any technical issues arise.
Humble
Our mentors recognize that different contexts may require different approaches. They can recognize the limitations of their guidance, brainstorm different approaches, and seek out more information when needed.
Professional
Our mentors uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and respect in all interactions. They use appropriate language and host mentor sessions in a professional space.
Feedback Driven
Our mentors take the time to reflect on mentee feedback. They seek to improve and even seek out resources to help them provide a better mentoring experience!
Qualifications
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At least 2 years of experience as a teacher, substitute, administrator, counselor, coach, or other education professional in a Pre-K to Adult setting.
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Self-motivated with excellent time management.
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​Experience with (or desire to) mentor, support, or guide others on a specific topic you are skilled at or knowledgeable on.
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Have the 6 qualities described in the above section.
Our Process
1. Fill out the application form.
​This will place you into our applicant pool. If you have a unique characteristic or specialty that we are searching for, we may reach out to you!
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​2. Video or In-Person Interview (~1 hour)
We’ll meet and get to know you! We may present you with a mentee concern that aligns with the details in your application.
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3. Required Documents
If we think you’re the right fit, you’ll get an email with required documents Once submitted and approved, your profile will go live on the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mentors get paid?
As an independent contractor, you earn money after every completed mentor session. Starting rates for our mentors are $15 per 30 minute 1:1 sessions.
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After hitting certain milestones and receiving approval, you can set your own public pricing and receive 70% for every completed session. ​
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Please review your independent contractor agreement to view the terms specific to you.
What is a mentoring sessions like?
As an independent contractor, you decide how you run your sessions. Generally, we recommend:
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​Reviewing your mentee’s intake form
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Short introductions, being mindful of time
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Listen to your mentee’s challenges
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Use your expertise to guide your mentee
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Co-collaborate to set a goal and a measure that will show your mentee that they are improving.​
How often do I meet with my mentee?
Mentees choose to have one-time or recurring sessions. Sometimes, one session is all they need while other times, a stellar first session encourages them to book again. ​
What language do mentors need to speak?
English is the most popular language. Our second most requested language is Spanish. As we expand, more languages will be needed.
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How do I get more mentees?
Join our podcast as a guest and allow us to promote you in our promotional material. You can also promote your Mentor Orchard profile through your social media channels and in your communities. Being a part of group sessions or conferences through our platform can also encourage mentees to book individual sessions with you.
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​What are group sessions?
Group sessions are a way for people to try mentorship at a lower cost and to connect and learn with others who are having a similar challenge. It's also a great way for mentors to promote their individual mentoring sessions.
A mentor will lead the session (30-60 minutes) and provide their own material based on their own expertise.
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